Every year, thousands of people around the world apply for the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery, also known as the Green Card Lottery, for a chance to live and work in the United States. If you applied, the next step is knowing how to check your results.
This guide will show you how to check if you were selected in the DV Lottery.
When Are DV Lottery Results Released?
•The results are usually announced in May of the year following your application.
•Example: If you applied for the DV-2026 Lottery in 2024, results will be available in May 2025.
What You Need Before Checking
To check your results, you must have:
1.Confirmation Number (given after submitting your application).
2.Last Name (as used on your application).
3.Year of Birth.
Without the confirmation number, you cannot check online.
Step-by-Step: How to Check DV Lottery Results
1.Visit the Official Website
Go to https://dvprogram.state.gov (the only official site).
2.Click on “Check Status”
Under the Entrant Status Check (ESC) section.
3.Enter Your Details
•Confirmation Number (e.g., 20261O0DZWY3XXXX)
•Last/Family Name
•Year of Birth
•Authentication Captcha Code
4.Submit and View Results
•If selected, you’ll see instructions on the next steps (filling DS-260 form, scheduling interview, etc.).
•If not selected, you’ll see a message: “HAS NOT BEEN SELECTED”.
Beware of Scams
•Results are ONLY available on the official DV Lottery site.
•The U.S. government does not send emails or WhatsApp messages about selection.
•Never pay anyone to “check results” for you—scammers target applicants this way.
Final Thoughts
Checking your DV Lottery results is simple if you keep your confirmation number safe. Always use the official government website to avoid scams.
Even if you are not selected, you can try again the following year—there’s no limit to the number of times you can apply.
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