I get a lot of people asking the same question – here is my case number – when will I get interviewed? It is tiring answering that same question so let me try and explain my thoughts so that people can figure this out for themselves.
Every year is different, the case numbers reached in one year does not necessarily indicate a maximum number in the following year – many factors affect that. So – the most accurate answer to the question being asked is – I DON’T KNOW FOR SURE!
However, I do understand that people want to know something – so those of us that are experienced in DV lottery will often look at the previous year to give an approximate timeline. This isn’t a certain method – but it is possibly better than giving no answer at all – as long as people realize it is just a guess.
So – using the assumption that DV2016 will be approximately similar to DV2015 and applying some lessons learned I have created the charts below to give an APPROXIMATE idea of when processing will get to each number range per month. Now this is a GUESS. It is not 100% accurate!! Just a guess – OK?
You will note I have only taken the numbers up to August. That is because I do not want to give concern about where cutoffs will fall – and we are so early in the process NO ONE really has any certain idea of the final numbers.
So to find your APPROXIMATE date of interview find your number range in your region on the left scale and see where it falls on the month scale. At this point it could be a month wrong either way, so treat these dates as GUESSES.
The other question is when will the 2NL arrive. The 2NLs are sent around 5 weeks before the start of the interview month. So – the first DV2016 2NLs doe October interviews will be sent around late August. Then the 2NLs sent in late September will be for November interviews.
Lastly, late submission of your DS260 could change these dates. So, your case number might indicate an October interview, but that won’t happen if you don’t send in your DS260 until August. I hope that is clear.
I hope this will help and I will encourage people to check this post rather than answering this question multiple times every day.
One last point, the early months progress was faster than it should have been (because of the delays in processing DS260). So early months are AHEAD of these guesses below, and over time the monthly progress will slow down so that later months are more in line with the guesses. So – look at the VB and understand what has happened by the early fast progress.
So – here we go:-
Note: Ethiopia and Egypt will probably be slowed down a little behind these numbers.
When will I have an interview
August 11, 2015 at 07:51
Dear SIR.
Hi am from Burundi my CN IS 2015AF 66 XX I would like to ask about my case im still waiting a letter for an interview
I am writting to ask if there is still a chance of getting a letter for an interview .
thank you.
August 11, 2015 at 13:44
If your number is 2015AF66XXX then you are higher than the 50,000 cutoff and there is no chance to get an interview.
August 11, 2015 at 11:41
Sorry about that. I could not understand how the interview will be in October. From your plot, for a case number 2016EU00023090 it seems in August 2016. Am I right? Thank you..
August 11, 2015 at 13:40
About that, yes.
August 11, 2015 at 14:03
Thanks a lot Mr Simon. You are realy doing a great job.
One last question: It depends what the cut off number will be for Europe, but I think my CN(EU00023090) doesn’t seem to be a safe one. Right?
August 11, 2015 at 14:59
Yes I think it is safe
August 11, 2015 at 12:19
HI Simon, I have one question pls.
When I initially filled green card 2016 lottery application , I filled middle name my fathers name, as in our country middle names missing, what do You think It will be issue during interview ? Thank’s.
August 11, 2015 at 13:38
Most embassies would be OK with that, BUT your DS260 should show the accurate legal name and if there is a variation of that, it should be in the alias/other names used section of the DS260.
August 11, 2015 at 13:53
In DS260 middle name field missed, and I filled my Name and Surname exactly as in my passport. I will be ok ?
August 11, 2015 at 13:32
Hi Brit
I was wondering if the highest numbers for specific regions are known?
August 11, 2015 at 13:35
We don’t know for sure. I think AF is around 57XXX, EU around 30XXX, AS around 15XXX and OC around 1000.
August 11, 2015 at 13:57
hello sir brit i recieve the 2NL from 2 weeks now but my situation stay in transit … is that normal ? CN 2015AF000456XX
August 11, 2015 at 15:00
It isn’t “normal” but it is not a problem – there are around 1000 cases still in transit in AF region – it is simply the embassies being lazy.
August 11, 2015 at 14:27
Hi Simon,
Just want to ask you if you think I need an AOS? Single, from Ire, no kids, commerce degree and 5-10 years experience as a financial services professional for US investment banks. Have circa 20k in bank. Have lived in Australia and Canada previously too (police checks ok). Question is my partner is living in USA on H1 visa based on her employment. Do you think I need an AOS from her? Thanks in advance. If there are any other details you need let me know.
August 11, 2015 at 14:48
No, your savings would be considered sufficient. You mention your “partner” – that suggests unmarried – have you considered getting married so that she can get a GC too?
August 13, 2015 at 13:07
Thanks Simon. I really hope they don’t ask for one. My opinion was they would not either but just wanted to check with you. I have everything else prepared. My case is very uncomplicated (I hope) as its just me. Yes we are unmarried – even more reason to suggest they wont want an AOS from her? Were in a de facto relationship when we were in Australia. Regarding getting married – she has a few years left on her visa. And I am not sure that getting married for a visa is the right thing to do – I am a bit of an old romantic in that regard Simon!
August 13, 2015 at 13:51
LOL – OK you big romantic. Girls love it when you pop the question like “would you like to be ion a de facto relationship with me”! LOL!
When you do finally marry you will be able to sponsor her – but it takes a couple of years. Your case sounds fine, no worries!
August 11, 2015 at 15:15
hi mr britsimon when visa bulltin will come out? !!
August 11, 2015 at 15:42
Probably in a few hours, maybe tomorrow.
August 11, 2015 at 17:55
Hi Brit. I have another question. My sponsor just notified me that his accountant told him that with his amount of income he will be able to sponsor only one person…but i have two derivatives. I know it all depends on CO but just wanted ur opinion. Do my english skills and and my long work experience and my highly demanded profession make me somehow look like a person who wont become a public burden without needing a sponsor? I have a college degree in telecom engineering. Thanks for your time 🙂
August 11, 2015 at 18:01
Your profession will help – but yeah – it depends on the CO, the impression you create and so on.
August 11, 2015 at 19:57
hey brit .. how much do you think the max cn for AF in dv2016 will be ? i know you don’t know the answer for sure because ceac data is not yet released but hypothetically speaking .
August 11, 2015 at 20:14
The highest selectee number, not the final cutoff – right?
I’m guessing high 50’s – like 57XXX possibly 58XXX
August 12, 2015 at 09:38
Hello
For DV-2016 the selected number from Europe regarding your analysis is around 30,000.
Does it mean the visa bulletin will be slower, probably not be the similar regarding DV-2015.
I am a bit worried. My case number is 22xxx.
If you can explain how many gaps are within the number 30.000?
August 12, 2015 at 13:48
Yes progress will be slower – but there is no reason for you to be worried. I expect EU to go current. I will post better analysis when we have the 2016 CEAC data.
August 12, 2015 at 11:30
Hey Brit, my CN is 2015AF 77XXX, any chance for an interview?
August 12, 2015 at 13:42
No none at all – the final number was 50,000.
August 12, 2015 at 15:54
Hi Simon,
Now that we have the VB numbers for October, which are quite big for EU (9150), what are your thoughts refarding the VB numbers for the coming months: will they slow down and if yes, to what extent? My CN is around 14K. Should I get ready for November or December?
Thank you.
August 12, 2015 at 16:55
Hi again
Is this number safe2016 AS45XX
and if yes when I should get the 2NL
August 12, 2015 at 17:32
Read the article above. It is early days in a 12 month process – you have to be patient.
August 12, 2015 at 20:31
but they’ve selected 84000 selectees .. so the highest CN must be around the 80’s
why are you guessing that the max CN will be around 57xxx or 58xxx ? what about high CNs like 60xxx and above . ?
August 12, 2015 at 20:36
They have actually selected about 93000 selectees. However, the selectees are numbered within their regions – meaning there could be an AF1, and an AS1 and an EU1. So – the highest number for AF will be around what I said.
August 12, 2015 at 22:36
which put those guessing numbers at risks of not getting in interview cause of the cut off , am i right ?
August 12, 2015 at 23:45
I don’t understand your point.
August 13, 2015 at 04:07
never mind Mr brit i think i haven’t understood how the process works yet .
August 13, 2015 at 04:56
Ok, keep reading!
August 13, 2015 at 04:30
For Nepal October cut off is 2400 for 2016. So CN up to 2400 will have interview in october or in comming months as well?
August 13, 2015 at 04:55
Late submissions could be interviewed later…
August 13, 2015 at 11:37
Hi brit what is the meaning of this field on the DS260: document I’d (just see it on the personal, address,and phone information)
August 13, 2015 at 13:54
I’m not certain where you mean.
August 13, 2015 at 11:24
hi Britsimon i am from ethiopia i am dv 2016 winner and may case number is 2016AF00000194 will have an interview
August 13, 2015 at 14:27
Of course. If you submitted your DS260 early you may have an interview in October.
August 13, 2015 at 14:36
Brit I am saying about:Document type and Document I’d so what that’s means just check it at fields personal address..
August 15, 2015 at 14:33
Hello Sir Simon DV2015 and I wonder if a person can sponsores (charge) two people in less than three months and have some information on the general conditions. Thanks for answering me
August 15, 2015 at 15:44
TGHat is likely to be picked up – and may cause issues.
August 15, 2015 at 16:28
Hi Simon
Is having a sponsor document in the states compulsory for the interview ? What if I do not know anybody to be my sponsor ?
Thx
August 17, 2015 at 15:50
It depends on your embassy and your circumstances.
https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
August 15, 2015 at 16:41
Any alternative in that case?
August 16, 2015 at 20:01
hi brit… we are very greatfull of your help
i have a question about AOS.. Which is
1. we are a couple if our sponser’s income is not enough .. can we order two i-134 rorm from two different sponsors
August 17, 2015 at 15:31
No – a sponsor without enough income is disregarded entirely.
August 17, 2015 at 21:38
Hi simon what that sponsor means i heard many peoples are talking about that but i don’t undestand plz explain me
August 18, 2015 at 08:25
Hi BriSimon
How many Nepalese case number under the case number of 2400 ?
August 18, 2015 at 15:32
I don’t know – we don’t have the 2016 data yet – but as a rough guess, something around 1000 to 1300.
August 19, 2015 at 05:48
Hi brit howdy,since i have been asking you and i am still waiting you to reply me please brit look at my problem i wanna know what that sponsor means because i heard many peoples are talking about that thks
August 19, 2015 at 15:36
Read this
https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
August 19, 2015 at 05:05
Hi Simon!
I just have one question. My CN is 2016AS000021XX. I just want to know when will my 2NL be sent?
I’m from Nepal.
August 19, 2015 at 15:40
2NLs are going out in a week or so.
August 19, 2015 at 23:43
Thank You Brit! As always thanks
August 20, 2015 at 02:34
I had an interview few days ago but the case is still in ready status. Is this a problem.
August 20, 2015 at 04:45
Not necessarily…
August 20, 2015 at 12:22
Hi Britismon.
Im DV 2016 winner, I filled an DS260 application few months ago. I’m kinda confused that I didn’t receive CONFIRM on my e-mail after i completed that application. Also a friend of me didnt receive either while another one have it.
Do you think that might be a problem? But as long as i have a thing “THIS IS NOT A VISA” think that im fine :P?
my case is 2016EU7**
Thank you.
August 20, 2015 at 15:01
In a week or so you should get your 2NL – so when you get that you will know you are fine!!!
August 20, 2015 at 16:27
So, don’t you think that might be a problem that i didn’t receive Confirm on my e-mail(cause I’m afraid for the 2NL too)?!
Thanks again and sorry for disturb.
August 21, 2015 at 01:02
That is not an issue no.
August 22, 2015 at 09:45
2016af54*** any chance?
August 22, 2015 at 14:18
Some risk, I think – but it is too early to be sure.
August 24, 2015 at 14:12
Koch we are in the same range though mine is 56***. Are you in the Kenyan whatsapp group? You can email me at [email protected]
August 24, 2015 at 21:00
Hi BritSimon
Why Egypt and Ethiopia might delay
Is case number AF 24xxx a safe one for being interviewed (Egyptian)
When is it expected
August 24, 2015 at 21:34
I think that is safe. Ethiopia and Egypt have a lot of selectees, so they slow them down to spread the workload over the full year. You will probably interview next May/June
August 25, 2015 at 05:55
Thanks a lot BritSimon
August 25, 2015 at 06:52
Thanks Brit.am gonna take that risk
@kiptoo am not in any whatsapp group. check ya email
August 25, 2015 at 11:30
Dear Simon
I received the below mail from Kcc
Your forms have been received and pending further embassy review for the continuation of your visa processing
It that means Kcc completed my forms review and pending VB for interview date. I submitted my forms on 31 may and my Cn 2016AS45xx
August 25, 2015 at 15:21
Yes that is correct.
August 25, 2015 at 16:43
Hi Brit,
A bit off topic but if you don’t mind, please. Back in 2003 I lost my passport with a US visa in it but got it re-issued in my new passport the same year. When filling out the ds-260 form I forgot to mention the fact. Do you think it’s worthwhile to have the KCC unlock the form for me or is this not a big issue after all?
Thabk you.
August 26, 2015 at 14:29
Hi Brit,
Am so so impressed at all what ur doing,may God continue to bless and keep u for us..I av several questions to ask but i will narrow them..
1. The name i played with has a mistake like ‘Kumba Labbie” and my full name is ‘Kumba Hannah Lebbie'”..the former is on all of my documents but i wrote my full name in the section of “full name in native alphabet” in the ds260 form…all other info is correct. What shud i do IRO dis?
2. I jt fill in the highest education achieved which is my university degree, i didnt put my high school or anything but am also employed as am an Inspector of Police in Sierra Leone, so will my job jt cover dat or i need to unlock my ds260 form n edit?
Lastly, my case number is 2016AF000239xx when u think my interview date will be scheduled?
August 26, 2015 at 15:37
1. Unlock your DS260 and correct the name.
2. Unlock the DS260 and add it the education. Qualifying on work experience takes additional preparation – so education is safer/simpler.
3. https://britsimonsays.com/when-will-i-have-an-interview/
August 26, 2015 at 16:58
Dear BritSimon,
I have the same issue (missed to include the high school certificate) and added only the university
I had sent email to KCC now to unlock my form and hope to resubmit it ASAP after correction
My case number is AF00021xxx (egypt) , so will this affect my interview date and what is approximate month for the interview
Thanks for your support
August 27, 2015 at 01:30
It won’t affect your interview date as they will process that quickly. Your interview will be spring/summer next year.
August 26, 2015 at 14:49
Hello Dear Simon,
I really admire your kind assistance almost for dv winners.
Dear I do have two questions:
1. My case no. Is 2016AF14000 Ethiopia and i filled out the DS260 by July 30, so when do you think them month of my interview?
2. My husband and two sons are included initially when i have submitted the dv form but my husband & one of my son’s photo is scanned black & white. Does it affect the visa approval? Please advise me what to do. I thank you for your genuine & professional advice.
Regards,
August 26, 2015 at 15:35
1. Might be around December or January.
2. Since he is a derivative they hopefully won’t punish that mistake.
August 26, 2015 at 19:10
Thanks so much dear Simon and i will let you know what will be the result, hope with God positive one. c u.
August 26, 2015 at 16:03
How to unlock the ds260 form and edit?
August 26, 2015 at 16:12
Also, i had three subjects in my WASSCE from high school and i entered the university through a one year “Access Programme” that the university had then of which i have the certificate…
So,shud i still put all that?
August 26, 2015 at 16:20
Since i have these issues,i tot my job wud suffice as it is an alternative requirement..Pl advice how to unlock the ds260 form
August 26, 2015 at 19:57
Hi Brit , what do you think if i will be current on September & my interview appointment was scheduled on September, but the Embassy called me for interview on August .. is it good or bad sign?what could be the reason for that?will i get the visa on August if approved by the C.O.?
August 26, 2015 at 21:58
Well if your number is not current they cannot approve you until September. However, it should not be a “bad thing”.
August 27, 2015 at 07:24
Hi brit Ive made alot of comments on this forum but has received no replies to any of them yet.
Actually my case number is 2016AF01++ but havent submitted my ds260 as at now due to some delays i had in the renewal of my passport.
May I know if the submisssion of Ds 260 is over?
And If not over when will can I get interviewed if Im to submit my ds 260 today?
Wish I could get a reply from you this time round.
August 27, 2015 at 15:09
Your DS260 will take around 3 months to process – then your interview will be set for a couple of months later. So – if you submit today your interview will probably be around February.
August 27, 2015 at 08:40
Hi Brit,
I’ve sent a couple of messages to u but u didnt respond to any..pl tell me how to unlock the ds260 form
August 27, 2015 at 15:02
Email KCC and ask them to unlock.
https://britsimonsays.com/communicating-kcc/
August 28, 2015 at 10:28
Awaiting moderation
GOOD DAY SIMON,
I SUBMITTED MY DS 260 FORM ON AUGUST 26 2015. CN 2016AF00013000
HOW LONG DO YOU THINK I AM GOING TO BE CURRENT AND RECIEVE MY 2ND NL?
PLEASE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON.
RGRDS.
August 28, 2015 at 13:09
You may be current in November, but due to your late submission I don’t think you will be interviewed until January at the earliest.
August 28, 2015 at 13:59
Dear Simon
my wife win dv2016 and she will accompanying me and my sons but she is not working of course she completed her 12 years and have her school certificate and she have also university Bachelor,I will sponsor her and my sons my question : is my bank account statement enough to be shown in front of consular during interview ?or she need to present any other fund documents because she was the original applicant noting that we live in Middle east region .
August 28, 2015 at 16:03
Typically your assets can be combined with hers to show proof of funds.
August 28, 2015 at 17:34
Hi everibody, i check my status and they show a letter what is saying that i have been randomly selected for a further proccessing, but i didn’t receive a mail or something from them. and my CN is 2016AF00049xxx.
Now i dont know what to do, whether i have to register to DS 260 online now or i have to wait (do they send me a mail?) until my number will be available. please i need a advice guys
August 28, 2015 at 17:41
First, your number is quite high and will not be scheduled until August or September of next year. However, you have to submit your DS260 well in advance of that time – because it will take around 3 months to process it.
Read and follow this guide.
https://britsimonsays.com/dv-lottery-guide/
August 28, 2015 at 20:18
Hi if somebody going to be interview at the country that speaking english but he does not speak english so the consulat going to provide interprete for him?
August 28, 2015 at 20:33
No – it is up to you to provide the interpreter – and that interpreter should be prepared to show credentials.
September 2, 2015 at 09:02
I submitted DS260 on June 11th, my CN is current. I did not get 2NL for October but do expect it for November. Last week KCC told me the forms are currently processing. is this normal and do you think they might finish processing before sending out 2NL for November? As far as I understand, they have around 1 week from now to finish processing for cases to be scheduled in November.
September 2, 2015 at 13:11
Your understanding is correct. You might make November, although it is possible that DS260 delays will have increased this month. You will only know for sure once you get the 2NL.
September 2, 2015 at 19:11
Hi am current in September 10th but my husband’s passport is not ready so we have not yet gone to do the medicals what’s your advice for us, thanks
September 2, 2015 at 19:34
Why do you need a passport for a medical???? Get the medical done. If you delay, you will get yourself on AP – you cannot continue the process past September 30th.
September 3, 2015 at 08:54
My case no. Is 2016AF27xxx Ethiopia and i filled out the DS260 by may 15, so when do you think month of my interview and builtin number
?
September 3, 2015 at 14:06
The date will be based on the case number as described in the article above.
September 5, 2015 at 03:48
Hi simon ,
I m from Iraq , my case no 2016 As 45xx submitted on 25 june , when i should expect 2NL ? Am I below cut off for asia ?I read ur article but still confused
Best regard
September 5, 2015 at 04:22
It us hard to be precise, but early next year for your interview. Your number is fine. Patience….
September 7, 2015 at 06:57
Hello Brit. In the DS260 on education I didn’t include my school education at all, only university degree.So, is it a big mistake? I have high case number EU23***, so if I unlock DS260 form the interview will be moved to later date.Will it be necessary for me to unlock and include the school or I can mention about it before the interview?
September 7, 2015 at 15:16
That is an important point – and you failed to follow the instruction. Unlock it and correct it. It won’t cause a delay.
September 7, 2015 at 07:28
Hi brit when it released the 2nl for dvlottery winners of 2016? & what is CEAC
September 7, 2015 at 15:15
2NLs for DV2016 started – October interviews were already sent out. CEAC system gives case status which allows us to monitor progress among the regions. However, DV2016 data is not in CEAC yet.
September 8, 2015 at 14:06
Hi mr brit nice to hear from you again…today my problem is when i checked my CN why it begin now with this sign: * so wht about if i wanna check something must i write my CN always with that sign* eg *2016AF000045* or i must write like this
September 8, 2015 at 15:32
No – you do not insert the asterisks.
September 9, 2015 at 22:59
hey Mr Brit , i al algerian and my case number is 19XXX , when will i have my interview . thank you .
September 10, 2015 at 00:04
Did you read the article above?