by Finally, all successful applicants for DV-2026 lottery program can now check their results at the DV Entrant Status Check portal. The DV-2026 registration period started October 2, 2024, and closed on November 7, 2024 12:00 PM EST. The DV-2026 lottery results was released exactly at noon (EDT) on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
HOW TO CHECK RESULTS FOR DV-2026 LOTTERY
STEP 1. Visit the Official DV Lottery Website: https://dvprogram.state.gov
STEP 2. Go to the Entrant Status Check page.
STEP 3. Enter This Below Required Information:
i. Confirmation Number: Input the 16-character confirmation number you received when you submitted your DV Lottery entry, the Confirmation Number that you received on your DV Confirmation Page. You should have printed a copy of this page when you submitted your Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form. The Confirmation Number format is YYYYXXXXXXXXXXXX where YYYY is the program year, For example, 20261O0DZWY3DOV9.
ii. Enter your Last/Family Name: Provide your surname exactly as it appeared on your application. Your entry must match what you entered on your Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form.
iii. Year of Birth: In the Year of Birth field, enter your four-digit Year of Birth (for example, 1980). Do not include the month or day.
STEP 4. Complete the CAPTCHA Verification: You have to enter the characters displayed to verify you’re not a bot. In the Authentication field, enter the characters you see displayed. If you are having trouble reading the characters, do one of the following:
Click Speaker to hear an audio clip of the characters. Enter the characters in the Authentication field.
OR
Click Refresh to display a new code. Enter the characters in the Authentication field.
STEP 5. Submit and View Results: After entering the necessary information, click the “Submit” button to see whether you’ve been selected.
Viewing the Status of Your Entry
Once you have correctly completed the Enter Entrant Information page or the Verify Entrant page, the status of your Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form will be displayed. Different messages will display based on whether or not your Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form was selected for further processing, or if an interview appointment has been scheduled. Each message explains what else you can do based on your entry status.
Note: Click the Print button to print the text of the message.
- If your Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form was not selected for further processing, you will see this screen:
If your Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form was selected for further processing, a letter will display with information on what to do next and that letter is called First Notification Letter (1NL).
Common Issues While Checking DV-2026 Results
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Lost Confirmation Number?
Use the “Forgot Confirmation Number” link on the ESC page. Provide your name, birth date, and email used during registration to retrieve it.
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Site Not Working?
High traffic on launch day may cause delays. Try refreshing the page or check your result during off-peak hours i.e early in the morning, that is the more better time to check it.
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Incorrect Entry?
Incase you are getting message of incorrect entry while checking your DV lottery result, ensure your confirmation number and last name match the original submission exactly.
After Checking DV-2026 Lottery Results, What Next?
Note: After checking your DV Lottery result, proceed to this next post below and follow the steps to make sure you get your immigrant visa (green card) without any problem and avoid being denied visas for reasons which can be avoided.
Very Important, READ NOW>>>: What Next After Checking DV-2026 Lottery Results
The DV-2026 Lottery results represent a life-changing opportunity. If you are among the lucky few selected, don’t delay, follow the next steps promptly. If not, continue to pursue other legal immigration pathways and apply again in the future.
Remember, the Diversity Visa Program is free to enter, and checking your result is straightforward if you follow official guidance.
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