*** Update – the system is fixed. Many are still having problems – but that is because they are entering information incorrectly – see https://britsimonsays.com/faq/checking-esc-page-check-without-mistakes/
They have fixed the glich – please check.
I would like to hear from anyone who had the glitch AND has been selected. Most people will see not selected of course – but to confirm my theory at least some people should be selected.
May 4, 2017 at 16:06
My friend’s younger brother became selected later on yesterday but at the beginning it was consistently displaying entry no valid.
May 4, 2017 at 16:07
2 applicants from EU both not selected after the glitch is fixed.
May 4, 2017 at 16:09
From Iraqi Kurdistan, my wife and I not selected!
May 4, 2017 at 16:27
From Sri Lanka Me and My Girl Friend Has not Been Selected!
May 4, 2017 at 16:39
Has not be selected….((
May 4, 2017 at 16:40
has not been selected from turkey and applying since 1994 something is not right
May 4, 2017 at 18:59
nearly 20 million enter – and 100 thousand are chosen. So you could enter 100 years and still not “expect” to be selected.
May 4, 2017 at 23:31
I can not trace my confirmation code for 2017 entry…what can I do
May 5, 2017 at 01:00
Use the lost confirmation link on the ESC page.
May 4, 2017 at 16:42
Selected old photo
May 4, 2017 at 18:57
But did you use the photo in DV2017 entry?
May 4, 2017 at 16:48
Dear Brit I have not been selected in dvl2018 , my question is that why should we keep configuration code still September ,or there will be another draw for selection . is it right?
May 4, 2017 at 18:56
I don’t think there will be another draw.
May 4, 2017 at 16:59
from Taiwan, still not valid, so sad
May 4, 2017 at 18:53
That probably means you are doing it wrong.
Be careful with the confirmation code. Then only add your “lastname” which is the name *** BEFORE the comma ***
May 4, 2017 at 20:19
not been selected. anyway thanks~ 🙂
May 4, 2017 at 17:07
Am from Kenya and am not selected
May 4, 2017 at 17:16
has not been selected, from Venezuela
May 4, 2017 at 17:16
I lost my confirmation number and I want to retrieve it but whenever I fill everything – I get ”Information entered is not valid” even though I filled everything right.
May 4, 2017 at 19:04
The problem is fixed – so be careful with your data entry. There is no other way to check.
May 4, 2017 at 17:27
Not been selected, France
May 4, 2017 at 17:32
Hello how can identify glitch acctuly how can I know glitch happened for my cases
May 4, 2017 at 18:50
Just check whether you are selected or not.
May 4, 2017 at 17:47
“”Not selected”” :(( I’m from Algeria …
Thanks for the help Simon 😉
May 4, 2017 at 17:57
Completing DS-260, at the end click on “sign and submit application” and error appear:”The case number you entered does not match the case number that you entered at Sign In.” But I enter the right case number! 2018EU00000xxx. Who knows what to do?
May 4, 2017 at 18:47
Contact KCC
May 4, 2017 at 19:12
I solved the problem!!! Guys on one forum had the same issue. DON`T PUT ZEROES between 2018XX and your number!!! Just 2018EUxxx! No zeroes!
May 4, 2017 at 19:21
Yup – have seen that. Glad it worked for you.
May 5, 2017 at 16:21
remove the zeros, it will work 100% – 2018EUxxx
May 4, 2017 at 18:08
not selected. 4 entries
May 4, 2017 at 18:23
not selected
May 4, 2017 at 18:29
not been selected, 4 entries
May 4, 2017 at 18:33
Not selected. 2 entries
May 4, 2017 at 18:35
I had Data not Valid message on 6 cases non of them selected…one can wonder now were these applicants in the draw to begin with ?
May 4, 2017 at 18:44
They were. We have winners.
May 4, 2017 at 18:53
they should check the amount of participants who had the glitch and were selected
May 4, 2017 at 19:02
We have selectees. Everything is normal.
May 5, 2017 at 05:15
Maybe the selectees are from the second drive only and the rest of the drives were not even considered … how can anyone be sure ?
May 5, 2017 at 05:32
We have winners from not valid cases. It’s all normal.
May 5, 2017 at 06:03
Is it normal when they win by families? The lottery needs to be replayed.
May 4, 2017 at 18:56
not selected – me and my wife (from Germany) 9 entries
May 4, 2017 at 19:01
9 entries between you and your wife???
May 4, 2017 at 18:59
Non valid yesterday.not been selected today.i used my old photo too ? thanx BritSimon 4 all the info.
May 4, 2017 at 19:00
Old photo, but did you use that photo in a DV2017 entry?
May 4, 2017 at 19:05
Oh yes thats what i meant with ” old photo “the same photo i used for DV2017
May 4, 2017 at 19:11
Interesting. You should already have been disqualified – and obviously have high risk of that at the interview.
May 4, 2017 at 19:17
she said she was NOT selecetd. so you’re saying that everyone that used the 2017 photos were disqualified?
May 4, 2017 at 19:37
Ah yes – I misread her comment. Thanks.
Yes – the instructions said, very clearly, that using DV2017 photo would cause disqualification. Understanding how that could be done technically – my assumption is that they will have done that as part of the draw process – and those cases would therefore see “not selected”.
May 4, 2017 at 19:53
it seems like half of the entries was with old photos
May 5, 2017 at 03:22
Just wanted to say that I used the same picture for dv2015 and dv2016 and was selected in dv2016.
Everything went pretty well and I am in the usa now.
May 5, 2017 at 04:02
The instructions changed this year. People don’t read instructions.
May 5, 2017 at 03:31
i know tako but it seems like they were more strict this year
May 5, 2017 at 03:34
Simon Thank you for all your help
May 5, 2017 at 20:30
Can you confirm that noone with a DV2017 was selected?
May 5, 2017 at 20:59
How can I do that?
May 4, 2017 at 19:43
brother and sister; only sister selected and it was our first time application
May 4, 2017 at 19:46
“Have you checked your Diversity Visa (DV) 2018 status recently? Additional entrants have been added to “selected” status! Check your status using your unique confirmation number on the Entrant Status Check (ESC) website”
So what does it mean?
May 4, 2017 at 21:28
This was a message about DV2017. They updated the page and changed DV2017 to DV2018. It is a simple mistake, don’t worry about it.
May 4, 2017 at 19:59
not been selected after the glitch, used the same photo as 2017, from algeria.
May 4, 2017 at 21:04
Apparently additional entrants have been added to the selected list. https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/diversity-visa/if-you-are-selected.html
May 4, 2017 at 21:30
No – it’s a stupid mistake.
May 4, 2017 at 21:20
not selected – me and my wife (from Yemen)
May 4, 2017 at 22:19
Not selected 🙁
Should i try again after few days or not?
May 5, 2017 at 01:05
You can if you want – it won’t change.
May 4, 2017 at 23:35
I still have the problem with ” the information entered is not valid ”. Idk what to do now -.-
May 5, 2017 at 00:59
https://britsimonsays.com/faq/checking-esc-page-check-without-mistakes/
May 4, 2017 at 23:50
I used Old photo, i had the invalid data problem, i m not selected (from France)
May 5, 2017 at 00:17
Hi Simon – I have a slightly different issue…
I was able to log in on the first day to see that I was selected and was able to download my case number. I then logged in to complete my DS260 which I have done now, however at the last step where it asks me to electronically sign and submit the form – an error is occurring where it is not recognising the case number (which is obviously correct as I’m able to log in to the form and complete it).
My case number is high (low 2xxx in the OC region), but would like to have the DS260 submitted as soon as possible to increase my chances.
Are you aware of anyone else having this issue with the system?
I have contacted the KCC in the meantime, but have yet to get a response.
Cheers,
Ash
May 5, 2017 at 00:46
Always read the FAQ
https://britsimonsays.com/faq/ds260-case-number-doesnt-match-case-number/
May 5, 2017 at 00:54
Entered all the info correctly but still says info not valid. Last name confirmation number everything was corret. Still cant get the status. First time applye
May 5, 2017 at 01:08
https://britsimonsays.com/faq/checking-esc-page-check-without-mistakes/
May 5, 2017 at 01:23
Thank you! Yeah I confused 0 with O. HNBS :{
Quick question, is it true that people who previously participated in Green card lotto, will have a difficulty in applying for US visa? Do you think KCC shares info with US Embassies?
Thanks!
May 5, 2017 at 01:29
No – entering a lottery does not cause problems (whether you are selected or not).
May 5, 2017 at 01:31
Thank you for the reply!
May 5, 2017 at 04:26
We were selected and received our letter! From Australia! We have a high case number though so fingers crossed we get our interview before all the greencards are gone.
May 5, 2017 at 04:46
How high?
May 5, 2017 at 04:34
i’m still “getting information entered not valid”.
copy-pasting data from text file.
May 5, 2017 at 04:44
https://britsimonsays.com/faq/checking-esc-page-check-without-mistakes/
May 5, 2017 at 05:13
not selected
May 5, 2017 at 05:55
I can only wish that there was a technically/ethically possible way to eliminate those who won’t be able afford and those who are not even willing to move among the selectees before the draw.
Funny how it feels almost like a betrayal from an old friend when you read “has not been selected” =)))
May 5, 2017 at 06:20
From Turkey me and my wife has not been selected, trying for 15 years.
May 5, 2017 at 06:50
Not selected. From Asia. I see that the competition is tough here.
May 5, 2017 at 07:10
2 entires not selected (Turkey) .Thank you, BritSimon
May 5, 2017 at 09:42
wife and me not selected from Sri Lanka ,Trying for 3 years
May 5, 2017 at 09:42
I expect there is a change in the selection in this year applying for 50 applictoin all not be selected from Chad
May 5, 2017 at 14:32
I applied for Approximately 700 entries only one was selected – from Egypt
May 5, 2017 at 16:07
Maybe you should check whether you are following instructions correctly. Did you re-use DV2017 photos?
May 5, 2017 at 16:26
That is not unusual – but did you re-use photos from DV2017 entries?
May 5, 2017 at 10:34
Hi Simon! How do you think, will be there additional selection this year, like in 2017? I hope that all who applied with old photo are not disqualified by now (and will be later)…
May 5, 2017 at 16:21
I don’t think there will be a second draw.
May 5, 2017 at 11:38
i still get info not valid even though im sure all i type is correct. you sure the glitch has been fixed?
May 5, 2017 at 16:19
Yes. Certain. You are doing it wrong. Read my FAQ.
May 5, 2017 at 14:37
it still showing to me
The information entered is not valid.
May 5, 2017 at 16:05
The problem is fixed, so now it is because you are doing something wrong.
https://britsimonsays.com/faq/checking-esc-page-check-without-mistakes/https://britsimonsays.com/faq/checking-esc-page-check-without-mistakes/
May 5, 2017 at 14:45
Hi Simon. Eu000357** – will I get my visa? What do you think?
May 5, 2017 at 16:04
It is far too early to know.
May 5, 2017 at 15:43
Is it really true that all those who used previous picture none of them were selected?
May 5, 2017 at 16:00
I cajn’t be certain – but people who used the DV2017 photo should have expected to be disqualified since that is what the instructions said.