OK – in less than 48 hours another new batch of hopeful entrants will want to check the lottery results to see if they are selected. This post is for the hopeful candidates!!!
Based on previous years I can make a few predictions and give some friendly advice.
The lottery checking site is going to be available here –
https://dvlottery.state.gov/
It opens for check at noon (USA Eastern time zone) on May 7. That is late evening in Africa and EU. The site will immediately be overwhelmed with millions of people trying to check their cases. It is frustrating to check in those first couple of hours, so just plan on checking after a few hours have gone by.
To check your entry you need your LASTNAME, confirmation number and year of birth. PLEASE read my earlier article here that will help understand what you should be entering. You are NOT supposed to enter your full name – just the lastname.
If you have lost or forgotten your confirmation number from last year, you can use the link on the ESC page to retrieve that number. In that case you need to enter your lastname, first and middle names, as well as the full date of birth and the email address submitted in the original entry. You don’t need access to that email account, but you need to provide the email address accurately. If you don’t have those things, there is no other way to retrieve your confirmation number.
I am certain I will get the following on Tuesday.
- People checking at noon in their time zone and complaining the site is not open.
- People frustrated the servers are running slow.
- People will speculate Trump cancelled the lottery as soon as they are unable to check the results immediately.
- People that lost their confirmation code and don’t bother to click the link to recover the code.
- People will complain they cannot check their entry and swear they have followed instructions, then they will send it to me and I will get their results the first time I try. Happens every year.
- The usual whining of how unfair it is because <insert reason here>. It’s a lottery folks. Just a lottery.
- Selectees will immediately submit their DS260 and start packing a bag. They will then have to unlock their DS260 after they realize they made mistakes and then also slowly realize it is a LONG and SLOW process.
Best of luck to everyone.
If you see “Not selected” that means exactly what it says. Keep your confirmation code and check one more time around October, but other than that, not selected means not selected.
If you are selected you will see a letter that gives information about how to proceed, but PLEASE come back here and learn about the process before you rush into anything. There is no advantage at all to rush. You have MONTHS to wait as a minimum.
May 8, 2019 at 18:55
after pressing the cheak box the surver stops working why is that?
May 8, 2019 at 22:30
Because 15 million pother people are doing the same thing.
Please read the update above and be patient.
May 8, 2019 at 19:34
Hy 20207PSJTJYRA5B7 this is my 2020 dv lottery confirmation no ….pls send me the result
May 8, 2019 at 22:39
Please read the update above and be patient.
May 8, 2019 at 19:35
My Question now is how are other people able to access the site and know they are selected when it’s clear that it’s not been reachable since yesterday. Yea am patient and cool but it’s annoying on the fact that the KCC should have resolved the problem by now?
May 8, 2019 at 19:42
http://www.dvlottery.state.gov isn’t even resolvable in DNS so this is not the usual outage, it has been intentionally removed from DNS as it is Akamai (global cloud provider) who is hosting the name servers for state.gov = there is pretty much unlimited capacity to handle DNS resolution of http://www.dvlottery.state.gov.
https://mxtoolbox.com/SuperTool.aspx?action=a%3awww.dvlottery.state.gov&run=toolpage
So I think they removed http://www.dvlottery.state.gov from DNS to avoid getting hit by more traffic than they can handle. Hopefully they are rebuilding the Entry Check hosting and/or moving parts of it to the cloud to be able to handle the load.
May 8, 2019 at 22:40
Really – be patient.
May 9, 2019 at 06:53
I have entered my information correctly, but they said it’s not valid_how about that?
May 9, 2019 at 11:24
Have you checked my link on accurately entering your data?
May 8, 2019 at 19:42
if i get a chance …..i don’t know my filling i miss USA.
May 8, 2019 at 20:11
Hello Ya’ll, you can use directly this link VIA ip address : https://169.253.175.195/ESC/(S(yx0cdws02s4hxjlifymi4czf))/CheckStatus.aspx // good luck !
May 9, 2019 at 10:00
Hello I am from Nepal, Can someone check mine for whom site is working ?
May 9, 2019 at 11:55
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2020-entrants-and-winners-please-read-this/
May 8, 2019 at 20:12
Hi BritSimon, just wanted to say ‘thank you’ for all the work that you have done here and are still doing. This from a hopeful DV player who has yet to find her luck and will keep trying for as long as the program is on. The information you provide on this website is very valuable. I also appreciate the humour and patience with which you keep responding to people’s endless inquiries. Kudos to you!
May 8, 2019 at 22:53
🙂
May 8, 2019 at 20:17
Britsimon, thank you mate. Good posting!
May 8, 2019 at 20:26
Hi! My name is Kenesa temesgen How are you?
May 8, 2019 at 21:13
is the link to 169.253.175.195 a real govt website or a scam ?
May 8, 2019 at 22:59
Real – but the site itself is becoming less busy at this time (being overnight in much of the world), so no need to use the IP address.
May 9, 2019 at 09:08
Wow, I have been selected from Ghana. USA here I come
May 9, 2019 at 11:45
Not so fast. Ghanaians have the worst success rate in interview because of widespread dishonesty in the country. So – your case needs to be good and handled properly.
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2020-entrants-and-winners-please-read-this/
May 8, 2019 at 21:20
Can someone on selected for 2050 DV apply again this year around November
May 8, 2019 at 23:00
Yes
May 8, 2019 at 21:21
Hi Brit i hope this message finds you in a good health, can you explain to me concept of country of eligibility, i born in Asia and Entered as in Africa where i live today and there are any possible changes i can do. Al
May 8, 2019 at 23:02
I assume you are selected? Unless you have a legitimate reason to have entered Africa you cannot be approaved.
Read more about that here:
https://britsimonsays.com/eligibility-to-enter-the-dv-lottery-country-of-eligibilitychargeability/
May 8, 2019 at 21:21
Can somebody not selected for Dv 2020 apply again this year?
May 8, 2019 at 21:23
Hey,
My case number is: 2020EU00035XXX
I’m from Bosnia and Herzegovina? Any chances for me? Thanks.
May 8, 2019 at 23:05
https://britsimonsays.com/checking-your-dv2020-lottery-result/comment-page-2/#comment-178751
May 8, 2019 at 21:29
35XXX was good since 2006-2017, in the year 2018 not.
May 8, 2019 at 21:38
Hello Brit,
I love your blog. Thank you very much for the useful information you give here. I would like to know if I can give you my confirmation number to check my status for me?
Thanks
May 8, 2019 at 23:06
No. Please read the update above and be patient.
May 8, 2019 at 21:41
Wow! Case numbers this year (DV2020) are so high! I read one of russian speaking forum, where people report their numbers. There are a lot of numbers like EU00037***, EU00043***, EU00048***, even a couple of EU00054***. I just hope, all of them will get their interviews.
May 8, 2019 at 23:07
Yup – I am hearing some crazy high numbers. What remains to be seen is how many actual selectees there are and therefore how many holes are in the process.
May 8, 2019 at 22:05
Yes there is a change, the site opens now
May 8, 2019 at 22:08
Hi Simon
My case number is :202099XWQXA21G3X
i’m from Congo dr, any chances for me please?
May 8, 2019 at 23:08
Check your number to find out.
May 8, 2019 at 22:13
The site is back. I wasnt selected AGAIN! I will try again in October .peace.
May 8, 2019 at 22:27
Yes I just checked mine and am from Ghana
May 8, 2019 at 22:48
Yes is working
May 8, 2019 at 22:40
I’m checking dv lottery I don’t see it yet
May 8, 2019 at 22:40
Chaya Armstrong Ebani from Cameroon how do I check it
May 8, 2019 at 23:31
Click the link.
May 8, 2019 at 22:42
Cannot load the lottery page. Trump has cancelled the lottery, I think. God Bless everyone. BritSimon should check with the dv people what is going on??? Don’t keep us in the dark
May 8, 2019 at 23:37
Hahahaha! Brilliant!
Unbelievably, you are the first to blame Trump AND the first to say I am keeping you in the dark. Kudos to you for the double backflip.
May 8, 2019 at 22:50
The site is open
May 8, 2019 at 23:04
The numbers this year are too high than usual
Many people from Egypt the Case number above 60000!
Any explanation?
May 8, 2019 at 23:10
Hey I got accepted and my number is above 40.000. Is there a chance I will get the Visa?
May 8, 2019 at 23:44
Number without year and region is meaningless.
It is too early to know for sure. In a few weeks and months we will know more, but this is a LONG process – so no need to know everything today. Please look at the lottery guide linked above, read the FAQ, and hold off submitting your DS260 for now until you understand more.
May 8, 2019 at 23:20
HI ,THANKS FOR THE UPDATES ,I WILL JUST LIKE TO FIND OUT IS THERE CHANCE THAT U CAN CHECK AND IT SAYS U HAVE NOT BEEN SELECTED AND THEN LATER CHECK AND SAYS U HAVE BEEN SELECTED , IS THAT A POSSIBILITIES OR ONE MUST JUST APPLY AGAIN .THANK YOU
May 8, 2019 at 23:41
You can check once more in October…
May 9, 2019 at 10:46
Hi BritSimon, Many thanks for the detailed assistance you’re providing.
I have been notified “.. HAS NOT BEEN SELECTED..”
However since it’s my first application and you’re helping, I have a question regarding the long period indicated to CHECK one’s status for the 2020 program …
“… between May 7, 2019 and September 30, 2020 …”
Why is this? Can one assume that FINAL applications from some regions/countries/candidates/etc. may still be in process, for a FINAL confirmation by September 30, 2020? Thanks in advance
May 9, 2019 at 12:04
In some years there is a small second draw. In this year – I’m already sure there will not be.
May 8, 2019 at 23:42
3rd time I play: “Based on the information provided, the Entry HAS NOT BEEN SELECTED for further processing for the Electronic Diversity Visa program at this time.”
See you next year and good luck.
May 8, 2019 at 23:44
The site is up and okay now I’ve checked and was not selected from Ghana.
May 8, 2019 at 23:51
Hi, I am selected, but my case number is 2020AS0003xxxx.
This seems too high…….
May 8, 2019 at 23:56
As 30000+??
May 8, 2019 at 23:59
yup…. feel like there is no chance…
May 9, 2019 at 00:01
Well we won’t know for a while. No need to rush your ds260. Just wait until we get more info.
May 9, 2019 at 00:09
What do you mean for getting more info? You mean It depends on how fast the visa bulletin becomes current?
May 9, 2019 at 00:20
Over the next few weeks we will see how many selectees there are in each region and that will allow us to estimate how many holes there are and so on. I’ll be writing a better explanation of that ASAP.
May 9, 2019 at 10:35
I’m also selected with high Asia number, Saudi Arabia 2020AS00020xxx,
Let’s hope for the best.
May 9, 2019 at 01:28
I couldn’t check my result what should i do?
May 9, 2019 at 01:46
Try again.
May 9, 2019 at 01:53
Hey Brit.
My wife was selected from EU region with case no.: 9xxx. I believe it us safe.
It comes two years after I was selected with 27xxx but was not scheduled for interview due to high case no.
Can i start filling for ds 260 yet? Also, will interview results based on my wives background or it will be assessed in general? The matter is that she is not fluent in english and will have to babysit couple of years as we have a newborn child but i am sure i can find a job and convince the interviewer about that.
May 9, 2019 at 02:35
You could start filling in the DS260 soon – but I advise you to wait a few days and read my guides etc to make sure you do it right. There is no need to rush. You have months to wait.
The process is based around the winner BUT they won’t care that she cannot speak much English and they take you as a couple.
May 9, 2019 at 07:24
You are so lucky !
I’m french, my wife was selected 2 years ago too with 29xxx…
This year, nothing.
It looks like this is your destiny to go to the US!
May 9, 2019 at 03:08
HI….STILL ON SESSION TIMEOUT
May 9, 2019 at 04:48
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2020-entrants-and-winners-please-read-this/
May 9, 2019 at 03:17
session time out
May 9, 2019 at 04:48
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2020-entrants-and-winners-please-read-this/
May 9, 2019 at 03:22
Am trying to check my status but it is refusing and how many numbers does the confirmation number has and the email is being rejected please advise me
May 9, 2019 at 04:47
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2020-entrants-and-winners-please-read-this/
May 9, 2019 at 08:57
Good morning Mr Britsimon I have been trying all the way from Cameroon to check my status but it’s not going. I’m chrysolite by name
May 9, 2019 at 03:48
Not been selected
May 9, 2019 at 04:17
I feel sad I was really hoping it would be successful so we can access better education for our autistic children.
May 9, 2019 at 04:56
Hi Brit Simon, please help me find my DV 2019-2020 result. I have tried checking but the site is not working. This is my confirmation number, my last name and my data of birth: confirmation number: EDITED BY BRITSIMON Please help me Sir.
May 9, 2019 at 05:11
You need to learn patience and learn to protect your personal data.
May 9, 2019 at 05:35
Not been selected feeling sad, can my brother who’s living in the US he won green card 2004 ,petition for me and my spouse to join him in the US? L
May 9, 2019 at 05:48
Yes – it takes 10 to 15 years though.
May 9, 2019 at 05:38
Any one in KENYA who has been selected?!
May 9, 2019 at 05:48
Yes.
May 9, 2019 at 06:02
I’m from Kenya I have not been selected
May 9, 2019 at 09:59
Am a Kenyan..my husband not selected mine have being trying to check but invain..hoping for the best
May 9, 2019 at 06:33
I count’t check result
l’m Naw Nilar Paw
From myanmar
May 9, 2019 at 07:02
Hi guys.My CN EU47xxx.Do i have any chance?Thanx a lot
May 9, 2019 at 11:24
It is too early to know for sure. In a few weeks and months we will know more, but this is a LONG process – so no need to know everything today. Please look at the lottery guide linked above, read the FAQ, and hold off submitting your DS260 for now until you understand more.
May 9, 2019 at 07:37
Hi Brit Simon,
I have tried many times and my wife also tried for me with other explorers and computers etc. but I always get the below error although the information is correct. I printed the which includes confirmation number, last name and year of birth. What do you suggest for me? Who can help me on this issue?
“Warning: The information entered is not valid.
Please review the Confirmation Number, your Last/Family Name, and Year of Birth to ensure you have entered them exactly as they appear on your DV Confirmation Page, including punctuation.
Several characters are often confused:
0 = zero, O = letter ‘O’, 1 = one, I = letter ‘I’ (like ‘Ice’), 5 = five, S = letter ‘S’, 6 = six, G = letter ‘G’, 8 = eight, B = letter ‘B’ “
May 9, 2019 at 11:31
Click the link in my article above.
May 9, 2019 at 15:27
Mr. Simon,
I have only one last name and all of them english character, birth year is also easy, maybe I have an issue confirmation number but I have tried with five different people. Do you have any other suggestions?
Regards,
May 9, 2019 at 19:42
No. But as pointed out above, most people who say these things are simply not following instructions.
May 9, 2019 at 07:59
Does anyone have a problem trying to retrieve comfirmation number?
May 9, 2019 at 11:33
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2020-entrants-and-winners-please-read-this/
May 9, 2019 at 11:45
Yes I’m keep trying but no result
May 9, 2019 at 08:03
Hi simon I cannot check my result can I send you my confirmation number so that you can check for me the site is not reachable from yesterday
May 9, 2019 at 11:34
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2020-entrants-and-winners-please-read-this/
May 9, 2019 at 08:18
10 to 15 sounds long, anyway let me try next time, though I won green card in 2013 but I had not included my son, when submitting ds260 I included him ,during interview they denied me a visa ,if I had known your blogs earlier could have followed your instructions
May 9, 2019 at 11:38
“,if I had known your blogs earlier could have followed your instructions”
… or the DV lottery instructions…
May 9, 2019 at 08:24
10 to 15 yrs sounds long, lemie try next time, though I won green card in 2013 but I had not included my son during application, then when submitting ds260 I included him, during interview i was denied a visa, wish could have known your blogs earlier could have followed your instructions
May 9, 2019 at 09:01
What are the chances that not selected now can be selected in October. Please advise.
May 9, 2019 at 11:43
In an average year there is a tiny chance. In this year, probably no chance at all.
May 9, 2019 at 09:33
Hi Simon
i lost my CN, so I’m trying to retrieve it but every-time did not give me the number, event i try with my wife and my friends information (they are already have CNs) but same Result !!, on other hand i try to retrieve my DV2019 CN and success, please your advice
May 9, 2019 at 11:50
Maybe you messed up your own entry. I have no special magic other than following the instructions.
May 9, 2019 at 09:36
I managed to check but i was not selected at this time
May 9, 2019 at 11:50
Phew, I’ve been waiting to hear from you. I can sleep now.
May 9, 2019 at 12:49
Lmaooo ??
May 10, 2019 at 19:37
I chack mine this is wat I see
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May 10, 2019 at 23:07
Oh my.