DV Lottery 2025 results publication date (2023 entries and 2024 results)

The Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery, also known as the U.S. Green Card Lottery, is an annual program organized by the U.S. State Department. It enables foreigners of various nationalities, who are often few in number in the migratory flow to the United States, to obtain a permanent resident card. The designation "DV-2025 refers to the fiscal year for which visas will be issued, not the year of registration (in this case 2023) or results announcement (2024). This means that those who win the DV-2025 will be able to begin their immigration or entry process to the United States from the year 2025, which begins in October 2024. The application period for the DV-2025 ran from October 4 to November 7, 2023.

DV Lottery 2025 results publication date

The moment participants have been waiting for is when the results are revealed. Mark your calendars: results will be published on May 4, 2024, starting at noon (Eastern Time).

From this date onwards, participants will be able to access the results by going to the official website of the U.S. State Department. You should take into account the need to consult only the official website to check the status of your application, in order to avoid fraud and misinformation that may be circulating on other platforms.

How to check your status?

Go directly to the official U.S. State Department website to check your status. Beware of third-party sites that claim to offer verification services or results; they may be fraudulent. The only reliable and secure way to find out if you have been selected is to use your unique confirmation number obtained when you first registered.

The official website to check your status or to find out if you have been selected is as follows: dvprogram.state.gov

To consult the results of the DV lottery, follow these steps on the official website:

1. Confirmation number : Enter the confirmation number assigned to you when you registered for the lottery. This number usually consists of the program year followed by letters and numbers. (Format "YYYYXXXXXXXXXXXX", where "YYYY" is the program year).
2. Last name : Enter your surname exactly as you did on the DV lottery application form, respecting punctuation.
3. Year of birth : Provide the year of birth of the principal applicant.
4. Authentication : Type the characters you see in the image to prove you're not a robot.

After filling in this information, click on "Submit to see the status of your request. If you've forgotten your confirmation number, you can click on " Forgot Confirmation Number"  for help in retrieving it. Make sure you have access to the e-mail address you used when registering, as you may receive instructions on how to retrieve your confirmation number.

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Lost confirmation number? Recovery procedure

For DV lottery participants who have misplaced their confirmation number, the official US State Department website offers a recovery procedure. Here are the steps to follow to recover your number:

1. Access the results verification page: Go to the official DV lottery results verification page, where you'll find the "Forgot Confirmation Number" option.
2. Click on the link: Select the "Forgot Confirmation Number" link to access the recovery form.
3. Enter your personal details: Fill in the form with the requested information, which includes your surname, first name, e-mail address and date of birth.
4. Complete authentication: Enter the characters from the CAPTCHA image to prove you're not a robot.
5. Submit the form: After filling in the required fields and completing authentication, click on "Submit" to receive your confirmation number.

Important information to remember

• Confirmation by e-mail Only selected participants will be notified by e-mail. However, due to the possibility of spam filtering or reception problems, we recommend that you manually check your online status.
• Several million people are registered for the program every year, so you won't receive an e-mail if you're registered but not selected.
• Online verification From May 4, 2024, be sure to check your status regularly on the official website. Verification requires your confirmation number.
• Lost confirmation number ? If you have lost your confirmation number, recovery procedures are available on the official website. It is important to keep this number until the end of the DV process.

The next DV Lottery 2026 (Registration 2024)

For those who weren't selected for the DV 2025 lottery, or who missed the entry period, a little courage and patience are required. The DV 2026 lottery will offer another chance. Applications for the DV 2026 lottery will open in October 2024opening a new cycle for those wishing to apply for the american green card.

2. Fill in the online form: The application form, known as DS-5501, will be available on the official US State Department website. Fill it in carefully to avoid mistakes that could disqualify your entry.

3. Keep your confirmation number: Once you've submitted your application, you'll receive a unique confirmation number. Keep it in a safe place; you'll need it to check the status of your application the following year.

4. Note important dates: Mark your calendar with the end date of the registration period and the date of publication of the results. Be sure to check your status only via the official website to avoid scams.

5. Get informed: Find out about eligibility criteria and potential changes in legislation or regulations relating to the DV Lottery.