DV2025 – Case stuck at Nairobi Embassy since January – no interview scheduled

[BAGUMA 1]

Hello everyone,

 

I am Landry, a DV2025 selectee from the AF region with case number.  My case number became current in January 2025.

 

I submitted my DS-260 early, all supporting documents were accepted, and the Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) confirmed on March 21, 2025, that my case was completed and transferred to the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi for interview scheduling.

 

Since then, I’ve sent multiple emails to the Nairobi embassy (April 15, May 14, May 28, and June 5), but I have received no response at all — not even an acknowledgment. I also escalated to LegalNet and recontacted the KCC, who once again confirmed that Nairobi is now responsible and that my file is ready for scheduling.

 

To make matters worse, one of my required documents — a police certificate from Goma, DRC — is now close to expiring. Due to the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo, getting a new one would be very difficult.

 

I am currently residing in Burundi and fully prepared to attend the interview at any time. I am growing very concerned that time is running out and that my chance may be lost due to administrative silence.

 

Has anyone experienced a similar issue with Nairobi or any other embassy?  

Is there anything else I can do at this point?

 

Any help, advice, or shared experience would be deeply appreciated.

 

Thank you in advance!

 

— Landry  

 

Burundi (Originally from Goma, DRC)

Edited June 6 by Crazy Cat

[Mundo254 59]

Meant the US embassy accepts police certificates 2 yrs from the date of issuance. 

[JeanneAdil 7,002]

Interviews for the DV-2026 (Diversity Visa) lottery will typically start in October 2025. The exact date of your interview will depend on factors like your ranking number in the lottery and the availability of interview slots. All visas for the DV-2026 program must be issued by September 30, 2026. 

 

 

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[smilingstone 459]

Sharing this here as recent changes in visa issuance may be applicable to you (published June 4th, effective June 9th 2025):

 

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/06/restricting-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-united-states-from-foreign-terrorists-and-other-national-security-and-public-safety-threats/

 

Sec. 2.  Full Suspension of Entry for Nationals of Countries of Identified Concern. 

The entry into the United States of nationals of the following countries is hereby suspended and limited, as follows, subject to the categorical exceptions and case-by-case waivers described in section 5 of this proclamation:

(d)  Republic of the Congo

(i)   According to the Overstay Report, the Republic of the Congo had a B-1/B-2 visa overstay rate of 29.63 percent and an F, M, and J visa overstay rate of 35.14 percent.

(ii)  The entry into the United States of nationals of the Republic of the Congo as immigrants and nonimmigrants is hereby fully suspended.

 

Sec. 3.  Partial Suspension of Entry for Nationals of Countries of Identified Concern.

(a)  Burundi

(i)    According to the Overstay Report, Burundi had a B-1/B-2 visa overstay rate of 15.35 percent and an F, M, and J visa overstay rate of 17.52 percent. 

(ii)   The entry into the United States of nationals of Burundi as immigrants, and as nonimmigrants on B-1, B-2, B-1/B-2, F, M, and J visas, is hereby suspended.

(iii)  Consular officers shall reduce the validity for any other nonimmigrant visa issued to nationals of Burundi to the extent permitted by law.

 

DV visa is not listed on the exceptions.

Edited June 6 by smilingstone

[Crazy Cat 44,023]

****Original post edited to remove personal info and a comment quoting that information has been removed by VJ Moderation**

[Zeewaa 1]

On 6/6/2025 at 2:00 PM, smilingstone said:

Sharing this here as recent changes in visa issuance may be applicable to you (published June 4th, effective June 9th 2025):

 

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/06/restricting-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-united-states-from-foreign-terrorists-and-other-national-security-and-public-safety-threats/

 

Sec. 2.  Full Suspension of Entry for Nationals of Countries of Identified Concern. 

The entry into the United States of nationals of the following countries is hereby suspended and limited, as follows, subject to the categorical exceptions and case-by-case waivers described in section 5 of this proclamation:

(d)  Republic of the Congo

(i)   According to the Overstay Report, the Republic of the Congo had a B-1/B-2 visa overstay rate of 29.63 percent and an F, M, and J visa overstay rate of 35.14 percent.

(ii)  The entry into the United States of nationals of the Republic of the Congo as immigrants and nonimmigrants is hereby fully suspended.

 

Sec. 3.  Partial Suspension of Entry for Nationals of Countries of Identified Concern.

(a)  Burundi

(i)    According to the Overstay Report, Burundi had a B-1/B-2 visa overstay rate of 15.35 percent and an F, M, and J visa overstay rate of 17.52 percent. 

(ii)   The entry into the United States of nationals of Burundi as immigrants, and as nonimmigrants on B-1, B-2, B-1/B-2, F, M, and J visas, is hereby suspended.

(iii)  Consular officers shall reduce the validity for any other nonimmigrant visa issued to nationals of Burundi to the extent permitted by law.

 

DV visa is not listed on the exceptions.

 

 

DRC (Democratic republic of Congo) is not RC(Republic of the Congo)..these are 2 different countries. He says he's from DRC

[Xarthisius 0]

On 6/6/2025 at 1:13 AM, BAGUMA said:

Has anyone experienced a similar issue with Nairobi or any other embassy?

Naroibi scheduled DV interviews only once this fiscal year (December'24). They haven't done anything since.

On 6/6/2025 at 1:13 AM, BAGUMA said:

Is there anything else I can do at this point?

Since you are current, KCC won't let you transfer easily. Typically they're gonna respond that your case is ready for scheduling and refuse to do anything about. However, there are scarce reports that if you're able to find an embassy that would be willing to take your case, and forward that correspondence to KCC, you can escape being stuck in NRB's AV queue.

[BAGUMA 1]

What solution do you suggest for my case? Since I am really overwhelmed, I don't know what to do at the moment. My mind is tired. I am starting to regret how I could have chosen Nairobi as the meeting point for my case. It's really dragging on for a solution that could change my situation. I am interested. Help me please.

On 6/8/2025 at 4:56 PM, Xarthisius said:

Naroibi scheduled DV interviews only once this fiscal year (December'24). They haven't done anything since.

Since you are current, KCC won't let you transfer easily. Typically they're gonna respond that your case is ready for scheduling and refuse to do anything about. However, there are scarce reports that if you're able to find an embassy that would be willing to take your case, and forward that correspondence to KCC, you can escape being stuck in NRB's AV queue.

What solution do you suggest for my case? Since I am really overwhelmed, I don't know what to do at the moment. My mind is tired. I am starting to regret how I could have chosen Nairobi as the meeting point for my case. It's really dragging on for a solution that could change my situation. I am interested. Help me please.

[appleblossom 4,083]

11 hours ago, BAGUMA said:

What solution do you suggest for my case? Since I am really overwhelmed, I don't know what to do at the moment. My mind is tired. I am starting to regret how I could have chosen Nairobi as the meeting point for my case. It's really dragging on for a solution that could change my situation. I am interested. Help me please.

 

Contact other consulates to see if they will accept your case. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/national-visa-center/immigrant-visas-processing-general-faqs.html#ivp13

[BAGUMA 1]

14 hours ago, appleblossom said:

 

Contact other consulates to see if they will accept your case. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/national-visa-center/immigrant-visas-processing-general-faqs.html#ivp13

Yes, I have already sent the request to two embassies, currently the closest ones, including KIGALI and KINSHASA, so I will hear their follow-up so far.