The visa bulletin for October interviews (DV2018 cases) has been released with the exact numbers I had given a few days ago in this post
AFRICA: 8,500 Except: Egypt 2,350
Ethiopia 2,100
ASIA: 1,200 Except: Iran 750
Nepal 750
EUROPE: 2,600
NORTH AMERICA: 2
OCEANIA: 185
SOUTH AMERICA: 190
Please read the other post to see my explanation of why the numbers are so low. Since I published that post, people have doubted those numbers, and now the numbers are the official numbers, those people need to understand my explanation.
Having low numbers like this does not signify anything much about the final numbers. This is a 12 month process, so there is no need to panic at the first month.
People that are now current AND submitted their DS260 early enough will receive 2NLs (interview notices) by email in about 2 weeks from now. This is the same every month – the VB is released between the 8th and 15th, and the 2NLs are sent between the 15th and the end of the month. It is ALWAYS like that – so there is no need to ask me when the 2NLs will be sent.
May 16, 2018 at 06:26
Hello … da fiscal year fr dv lottery is 1 October 2018 to 30th September 2019 so I should apply during dis period or after dis periods
May 16, 2018 at 13:49
You apply from now until the end of the fiscal year.
March 29, 2018 at 19:05
hello Mr Brit,greetings to u,
we have been scheduled in may for our interview at the american embassy Nairobi kenya. my wife has a pending contract in the UAE but has been denied coming back by her bosses until her contract expires. we won this lottery with our child aged 8..some one was telling me that our visa might be delayed if the wife is not around, besides that they cant allow me go with the child without some documents from the mother..my wife has admitted saying is ready to let us go in USA and then after i will file for her CR1 (SPOUSE VISA) after words.
NB. The contract of my wife will expire next year and this means the case will have been expired..
QN1. what documents do i need from her to let me go with the child?
QN2. wont that incident of my wife not around at the interview cause denial ?
QN3. my wife and child her on my case, generally what can i do to over come this issue after realizing the mother of my child is not attending the interview with us?
am always grateful for your advise
thanks
March 29, 2018 at 19:14
1. Something that shows you have custody/permission to travel with the child. I don’t know what that would be in Kenya.
2. No – assuming YOU are the winner. It means she won’t get a GC though, and the CR1 visa is for spouses of citizens. So – it will take you 2 years to bring your wife later.
3. Honestly – I think you are making a bad plan for the sake of a contract.
March 30, 2018 at 01:14
Thanks so much Mr.Brit for the advise..honestly speaking there is no bad plan for the sake of the contract but the problem which causal work get in the UAE is that they are just treated like slave ..passports are confiscated untill the end of the contract and when my wife told them about the issue of coming back to attend interview, the bosses refused to give her back passport telling her wait until the end of her contract..
March 30, 2018 at 02:28
Then you both need to decide whether you are willing to be treated like slaves. It really is a choice – even in UAE.
March 31, 2018 at 18:20
hello Brit,thanks so much for your response when u said,”THEN YOU BOTH DECIDE WHETHER YOU ARE WILLING TO BE TREATED LIKE SLAVE” haha, we really thank God for u being intellectual because your word opened my ears wide to think. After my wife claiming that she has been refused by her bosses until her contract expires from UAE, I called their office at work and asked them why, the office told me that my wife has never told them any thing about GCs, they went ahead and told me that they will never deprive any one from such an opportunity.This when i realized that my wife told me a lie..i went and talked to her what her what her bosses told me. After along struggle and exchange of words, she admitted and said she is contented with the salary pay and she is going no where with me, she continued and said is not gonna sign for divorce and never will she let go with our son..These two people are on my case Mr. Simon. i told her grant our son opportunity go to USA and said no. i spent too much money on the wedding before she was added to my case, now interview in may and the wife looks spoiling every thing.When i talked to a close friend,i was told that she is dating another guy besides me and is being confused with new relationship and thats the secret side of the story. i have never heard about some one who doesn’t want green card..its a pity cause am going through trying moments and need to process documents urgently. i haven’t scheduled medical.
QN. Should i go and face the consulate alone then explain the incident or it will be a waste of cash?
QN..2..Is there any way i can go with our son without any signed document from her mother?
QN.3..how can i overcome this situation because i dont wanna loose this opportunity?
April 1, 2018 at 01:44
1. Only you can decide that.
2. No – you would need custody papers in most countries.
3. This is something you will have to decide for yourself – really.
December 5, 2017 at 16:39
Hi brit how are you? Did you read this?
https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Statistics/Immigrant-Statistics/MonthlyIVIssuances/OCTOBER%202017%20-%20IV%20Issuances%20by%20Post%20and%20Visa%20Class.pdf
What do you think?
December 5, 2017 at 17:56
Yes I read it. It’s normal.
November 14, 2017 at 02:41
Hi Brit I like to ask one more question to you I am the winner of edv 2018 and my marital status was single And now I got married on October after applying for 2nls.Do i have to include my marriage certificate or not?in interview
November 14, 2017 at 06:13
You should complete a DS260 for your new spouse – and the DS260 will need you to scan the marriage cert.
https://britsimonsays.com/marital-status-getting-married-dv-lottery-process/
November 14, 2017 at 09:00
Thank you so much for your reply.is this possible to unlock ds260 now?if I unlocked and change my marital status as married then is that gonna be late for comin 2nls?or chance to disqualify?which is the best way?
November 15, 2017 at 17:14
I told you what to do. Do it.
November 15, 2017 at 17:22
Ok thank you
November 13, 2017 at 07:16
HI BRIT, My FRIEND WIN DV 2018 , AND HIS INTERVIEW were IN OCTOBER AT CAIRO AND THE CONSULTANT CONGRATS HIM FOR VISA APPROVAL, AFTER FEW DAYS THE EMBASSY ASKED HIM ABOUT SOME INFORMATIONS ABOUT HIS BROTHERS AND HIS EMAILS AND SOCIAL NET WOR ACCOUNTS.
THE PROBLEM NOW THAT HIS AGENT FILLED THE INFORMATIONS BY WRONG CASE NUMBER
WHATS IS YOUR ADVISE ABOUT THIS, SEND OTHER EMAIL TO EMBASSY WITH THE RIGHT CASE NUMBER OR WHAT?
HE IS AFRAID IF THE EMBASSY WILL FEEL THAT HE IS APPLICATE BY AGENT NOT BY HIMSELF
November 13, 2017 at 15:24
First advice is not using agents. Second advice is correct the mistake.
November 13, 2017 at 05:03
Ok thank you I got it
November 12, 2017 at 21:21
I am getting confuse for where do I have to apply for the certificate of criminal records.japan or Nepal?
November 13, 2017 at 01:23
Read the instructions.
November 12, 2017 at 13:49
Hi Brit I am the winner of edv 2018 & now I am in japan since 5 years for my study but I am originally from Nepal when I got 2nls where do I have to make police report?in japan or Nepal?please answer me I am getting confuse
November 12, 2017 at 16:22
What do the instructions say that is confusing to you?
November 6, 2017 at 13:20
hi brit my number is AF37xxx, i have already submitted my ds260, but am still waiting for 2nls.
so, when do you think i will be getting 2nls?
November 6, 2017 at 14:17
Several months waiting.
November 6, 2017 at 14:39
Thanks for the reply
November 5, 2017 at 17:57
Tnx so much am a winner for 2018lottery in Ghana hasn’t gotten mail for an interview appointment but reading your comments makes me relaxed thank you Brits
November 1, 2017 at 18:11
Sir
Today I saw on the TV that trump has canceled the DV lottery
Is that true?
If it is true will hat effect mine because my interview is in 20 days
November 1, 2017 at 18:18
Trump is talking about the bill already proposed that (among other things) would end the DV program. But that bill has very little support – and in any case cannot be implemented immediately so there is no impact to DV2018.
October 23, 2017 at 09:23
Dear Brit, It seems the visa bulletin is moving very slowly than previous year…in your opinion when should i expect to be scheduled when my case number is AF23xxx?
thanks
October 23, 2017 at 13:26
Wait and see.
November 1, 2017 at 08:23
I would like to know if 1NL has post has Johannesburg and my 2NL interview appointment is in Nairobi because I changed it on the ds260 form can I be disqualified for changing embassy?
November 1, 2017 at 16:32
No
October 22, 2017 at 06:02
Hi Brit, is there hope for AF505**
October 22, 2017 at 15:26
Some hope, some risk.
September 12, 2017 at 12:46
Hi brit do you know where is so slow this years for SA? 325 for 2nd month when other years 1st month is 400 thanks
September 12, 2017 at 12:50
It’s not slow.
https://britsimonsays.com/visa-bulletin-for-november-2017-interviews-released/
September 12, 2017 at 11:49
Hello,
The VB for November is now released.
September 12, 2017 at 12:39
What is the number for EU?
September 12, 2017 at 12:50
https://britsimonsays.com/visa-bulletin-for-november-2017-interviews-released/
September 8, 2017 at 09:19
Your blog is so useful, help to undestand the changes and the whole process. THANK YOU!
September 7, 2017 at 17:37
Sir
Is the case number AS 12** is risky
Or I will receive interview
Sorry bother u again
September 7, 2017 at 19:26
Do you mean 1200 or 12000???
September 8, 2017 at 04:42
AS1224
September 12, 2017 at 11:39
Hello Nasir,
Can you contact me if possiable?
below is my email
[email protected]
September 8, 2017 at 06:12
As 1224 is it risky
And will I receive interview
September 8, 2017 at 14:04
In ONE MONTH AS went to 1200. So you are asking me if in the remaining 11 MONTHS it would get 24 case numbers higher.
Please use your common sense.
September 12, 2017 at 11:39
Hello Nasir,
Can you contact me if possiable?
below is my email
[email protected]
September 6, 2017 at 19:36
Dear BritSimon,
As you mentioned about visa bulletin announced for Oct., but in the state department website on bulletin page, they only have bulletins up to September…. May I know where we can find official bulletin for Oct and also for upcoming Nov.?…Thanks
September 6, 2017 at 19:53
The Visa Bulletins are named in a confusing way. The September bulletin was published in August and cover the case numbers that will be interviewed in October. So – that is the current VB. The next one will be published within the next few days, and will cover the November numbers. It will be called the October bulletin.
September 7, 2017 at 16:32
Thanks for clarifying 🙂
September 6, 2017 at 17:52
Hello sir
I am from Afghanistan and my case number is AS12XX and I didn’t received my interview and do they have they this process for Afghanistan?
And when will be my interview
Thanks
September 6, 2017 at 18:22
Interview schedules rely on the case number AND the DS260 being processed. Given your home country – DS260 processing might take longer. So – wait and see.
September 6, 2017 at 18:37
Sir is My case number selected for October AS1224**
September 6, 2017 at 19:53
Please read my previous answer.
September 5, 2017 at 11:34
Hello Simon,
2600 selectees from Europe for october visa bulletin, does it mean that 2600 people are being invited to the interview in october out of those 40 000?
If Yes, do you have any idea why are the numbers are so low for EU?
Thank you so much in advance.
September 5, 2017 at 13:14
Read,
https://britsimonsays.com/possible-early-notice-first-dv2018-visa-bulletin/
September 2, 2017 at 11:08
please one more question…..how may weeks does it take for your ds260 to be processed?
September 2, 2017 at 11:04
hello BRIT Am a 2018 dv winner..i have sent my ds260 but now i wont to check my 2nl..please what should i do?
August 31, 2017 at 20:52
Dear Simon,
My friend’s case number is AF38xx and he completed and submitted his ds 260 on May 23rd 2017 but still did not receive the 2NL..what can he do about this?
Normally his number is below the current visa bulletin for OCT as he’s from Africa with 3800 case number.
August 31, 2017 at 22:09
Patience is all he can “do” – he will probably get a November interview.
August 29, 2017 at 10:34
Hi. I’m from Iran and my case number is way above 750. Does this mean it is over for me and I have no chance anymore? Thanks.
August 29, 2017 at 12:38
No. It means you won’t have an interview in October 2017. There are 11 months of processing left after that!!!
August 29, 2017 at 12:46
Well that’s a relief. Many thanks Simon.
August 28, 2017 at 09:26
Hi Brit,
My son is due for interview in oct. Problem is that he had indicated he has a diploma of which it isn’t true. He has been attending classes but he can’t complete b4 interview date. How do we sort out this case?
August 28, 2017 at 14:35
Please read my previous answer to the same question.
https://britsimonsays.com/when-will-i-have-an-interview/comment-page-4/#comment-81970
August 28, 2017 at 00:53
Hi Brit
I have received my 2NL
My case 2018AF12xx has been scheduled for OCT appointment, while I was reviewing some informations at the DS260 I found a duplicated copy for every applicant, one is COMPLETED “submitted” and a new one START NOW…. and it is “open”!!
Is that an error OR no need to care about that since my case is scheduled?
Thanx and best regards
August 28, 2017 at 02:53
This seems normal now. Relax.
August 28, 2017 at 03:55
Well… Thanks for the quick reply
August 25, 2017 at 09:57
Hi BritSimon, sorry for the stupid question
How to check if 2NL on ECS page i tired the below link onbehalf of my brother but did not get any update
https://www.dvlottery.state.gov/esc/(S(v4ssyuvn5ipaghqtkrfybbin))/default.aspx
Cn AF0008xxx
Thanks to advise.
August 25, 2017 at 13:31
This is the same page as checking the selection last May. So you use the confirmation number (not case number).
August 22, 2017 at 15:49
Hi brits. How can i check whether i appointed for an interview or not….
August 22, 2017 at 15:55
http://dvselectee.state.gov/ESC
August 16, 2017 at 11:07
Hi brit how are you?
Can I move to USA and do the interview there? We are from Venezuela and we have very serious political problems. In may I was in USA opening a construction company to ask for a e2 visa. But when I knew that I was pre selected in dv2018 I put that proyect in stand by. Now my country is in dictatorship and im very worry. So did you Hear a similar case like mine? Thanks
August 16, 2017 at 15:03
You cannot enter the USA on most non immigrant visas with the intention to adjust status. Doing that puts your DV case at risk of denial.
August 15, 2017 at 03:41
Hello Brit,
As per the Visa Bulletin, do you consider AS40** (Nepal) to be a risky case number?
Thanks in Advance
August 14, 2017 at 17:05
Got my 2NL for an October interview 🙂
September 2, 2017 at 01:35
What’s your case number?
August 14, 2017 at 16:59
2NLs are starting to be sent.
August 14, 2017 at 11:58
DID SOMEBODY RECEIVE THE 2NDL OR NOT ?
August 14, 2017 at 14:11
Not yet.
August 14, 2017 at 11:03
It is fine as long as the marital status matches the same as you entered during DV lottery registration and filling ds 260 and you meet the qualification requirement.your past non immigrant applications has nothing to do with dv lottery interview time as long as you never overstayed your non immigrant visa .
August 14, 2017 at 04:32
Sorry Brits the website I asked to you is this https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx
August 14, 2017 at 04:34
That won’t have any DV2018 data until January.
August 14, 2017 at 04:45
Thanks !
September 29, 2017 at 11:59
dear britsimon,
i always thanks for all regrades,one thing i faced this moment is i want to unlock my ds260 form to introduce my passport number which i haven’t before and i have tried to send email to [email protected] unlock a lot of time but it responds that the email address is not recognized, is that because of i already scheduled or what? does it has a problem on my process…thank you
September 29, 2017 at 13:50
It is because you have the wrong email address. Take OFF the “.to” from the address you have.