According to a twitter post from the US embassy in Ghana (shown below), the 2nd draw for DV2017 has taken place. Anyone in ANY region who was not selected in the May announcement should check the ESC site again. I’m sure the draw is a small amount of selectees, so the chances are small – but worth checking – and they will not contact you to inform you. So – check the ESC site here: https://www.dvlottery.state.gov/ESC
IF you have been selected in this 2nd draw – please comment here and let us know your region and approximate case number! Also, if you have been selected you can use my guide on how to complete the DS260 – here.
It is unlikely that there will be any other DV2017 draw after this time.
June 15, 2020 at 06:51
Due to many deaths of COVID-19 in United States, I have heard that soon there will be second draw before August. Is it true?
June 15, 2020 at 17:20
“Due to many deaths” – HUH??? That has nothing to do with it.
There may be a second draw – although because we are already seeing high numbers, I doubt it.
June 11, 2020 at 11:46
Hi Brit
Do you think there will be a second draw for DV 2021?
June 11, 2020 at 23:51
Too soon to know.
August 25, 2018 at 04:55
Hey I got selected to the green card this year and I haven’t got any email confirmation yet . What Should i do .
August 25, 2018 at 05:20
Read this:
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2019-basic-questions/
May 16, 2018 at 13:02
Hi brit my q is its says not been selected at this time…. So at this time means there might’ve a chance for the 2nd draw or everyone who us not selected is getting thus kind of page..tnx
May 16, 2018 at 15:57
Not selected means not selected.
May 16, 2018 at 05:26
Hi Brit, I have not been selected for DV 2019 , checked today. Is there a possibility of a 2nd draw during summer and if yes approx when?
May 16, 2018 at 05:28
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2019-result-checking-tips/
May 15, 2018 at 08:30
hi brit will like to know how to determine if a confirmation number is low or hgher
May 15, 2018 at 13:40
1 is low. 2 is higher than 1. It’s relative to the numbers assigned in the region.
May 15, 2018 at 17:24
hi BritSimon, i will like to know if the lottery results are all released on the same day?
May 15, 2018 at 17:33
Yes.
November 8, 2017 at 02:08
Is process 2nd draw winners ds 260?
November 8, 2017 at 02:11
I don’t understand what you are trying to ask.
October 22, 2017 at 08:52
Is it required selected one to submit police clearance report at the interview?
October 22, 2017 at 15:16
Yes
September 3, 2017 at 11:18
Hi, I am writing this on behalf of my friend. She was drawn as a winner in 2015. She hired someone to fill out for her but he did something wrong in the application.
1 Is there any possibility to reclaim her status?
2. Does application after winning have a deadline?
Thank you,
Tom
September 3, 2017 at 13:05
Each DV lottery year has a deadline. Hers will have passed – there is nothing she can do.
September 5, 2017 at 03:55
Thanks Brit
September 5, 2017 at 03:58
Brit,
One more question,
She has no english taht hired someone to do behalf of her. Contractor was asking them to get ready for the interview but suddenly he apologized that there was something wrong in the process of his work and explained nothing more than that.
Do you think if she is able to pull that case from somewhere as she wants to know what was the issue. It is important to her that it can reflect on her future travel.
Thanks in advance,
Cheers,
Tom
September 5, 2017 at 04:58
She could log in to see if the DS260 was completed. That’s about all.
September 8, 2017 at 07:58
What is the link to login and see that?
Cheers,
Tom
September 8, 2017 at 13:58
https://ceac.state.gov/ceac/
August 29, 2017 at 10:09
when is the period of registration dv lottery 2019?
August 29, 2017 at 12:39
It will be announced soon – and will run most of October
July 31, 2017 at 06:33
Thanks, so when it will be last dateline to fill the DS260 those in the list of the SELECTEES!
thanks
July 31, 2017 at 14:59
There is no finite deadline – people will still be submitting in May, perhaps even June 2018.
July 30, 2017 at 19:01
When it’s will be the last day to submit DV 260 for 2017
July 31, 2017 at 01:26
The final interviews for DV2017 are already scheduled. I think you probably mean DV2018 – in which case the final DS260 submission is around May or early June of next year.
May 23, 2018 at 14:40
One of the most important selection criteria is to have a high school diploma (GCA Advanced level).My question is why do they select before with no high school diploma?This brings down the chances of people with high academic credential.I really wish i can understand this because as of now , i know 2 persons whom are selected but without a high school diploma.Thanks
May 23, 2018 at 16:24
Someone studying for the required level can enter the lottery and be selected while studying. As long as they meet the requirement by the time of the interview (which could be almost 2 years after they enter) they can be approved.
July 24, 2017 at 14:44
Hello, I tried to check my dv lottery 2018, and the results is: HTTP Error 503. The service is unavailable.
Any solution please.
July 24, 2017 at 14:52
Try again in a few days.
July 23, 2017 at 10:03
Hello BritSimon,
I have few questions:
1) Does CN# affect the screening and selection probability. Means if someone’s number is 2018AF8000 has more chance than 2018AF25567.
2) is there expiry or deadline to complete DS260 till now i did not register cause waiting to be married.
Thanks and regards
July 23, 2017 at 12:52
1. No – it means the 8000 case will probably interview earlier than the other case.
2. No finite deadline.
July 20, 2017 at 18:11
Hello there
I lost my the letter that I have received when was selected…..does it have any impact in my interview?btw I have ds260 confirmation.Am from Ethiopia
July 20, 2017 at 19:02
You can get the letter from the entry status check page
July 14, 2017 at 12:34
Wow i am not a winner but i will win the next one. I really like your clear answers here its professional. God bless you more.
July 6, 2017 at 13:20
Halo Brit so there won’t be a second selection so can we try again in 2017 October? To fill in the lottery if we filled in 2016?
July 6, 2017 at 22:47
Correct, no DV2018 second selection – try DV2019 in October.
July 1, 2017 at 12:33
i stayed in different places during a year of high school education, and my birth place is different from the place of that i was learned my high school .is their any problem between place of birth and place of high school
July 1, 2017 at 12:38
No
June 30, 2017 at 21:13
Their is no second selection this year?
June 30, 2017 at 22:18
No
June 12, 2017 at 23:02
Dear simon i have aproblem how to complete Dv26o i can go u.s embassy for clarification
June 12, 2017 at 23:59
If you want.
June 7, 2017 at 19:13
I got selected for the 2nd draw in DV2017. I got an email on september 6th from [email protected] notifying me that: “Additional names have been added for DV-2017 selection. Please use your unique confirmation number, last/family name, and year of birth to check your status on Entrant Status Check at http://www.dvlottery.state.gov/ESC.”
I filled out the application straight away. I’m part of the EU region and got the casenumber EU26xxx. On april 30th I got the invite for my interview – one month in advance of the Interview which was last tuesday (May 30th). During the interview they informed me that I had to resend a translation of one of my documents before they could issue the visa. They just received that today and notified me that it’s now with the officer for a “final approval”. So fingers crossed I will receive my passport with the visa shortly 🙂 Thank you for this great website, it’s been very helpful!
June 8, 2017 at 04:03
Not long to wait now…
May 30, 2017 at 15:15
Sorry but how exactly do you know there will be no second selection for DV2018? The DV website instructs all entrants to keep their details until at least September 30, 2018.
May 30, 2017 at 22:42
Second draws are necessary when the first draw is a low number of selectees. Judging by selectee case numbers I have calculated that DV2018 has a high number of selectees already – so no second draw will be needed. It’s just speculation, so you can feel free to ignore it, but I have seen it work this way for a number of years.
May 30, 2017 at 07:56
Does one need a third party when applying for a greencard?
May 30, 2017 at 23:24
Possibly.
https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
May 29, 2017 at 04:53
Hello BritSimon,
My CN is 2018AF9XXX, I’m having a challenge with the address history. I stayed in three different hostels during my 4 year University education, the challenge is I don’t know the actual line addresses for all the hostels. Please can I use the name of the hostel instead
May 29, 2017 at 14:24
Yes.
May 26, 2017 at 19:14
How is the selection? Like the pick everyone by may or the keep picking till September?
May 27, 2017 at 01:04
One selection in May. Sometimes there is a second small selection in September/October, but not this year.
May 26, 2017 at 11:04
My birth place is different in the first and “DS260”. but both are the same place different name. Can I have a chance to win a green card?
May 26, 2017 at 14:00
Yes
May 23, 2018 at 14:32
How do they particpate in the green card scheme? if any thanks
May 23, 2018 at 16:23
Ask your question clearly.
May 16, 2017 at 14:08
Hi there,
I’m from Italy and my case number is 2018EUxxxx7300. Does anyone know how many chances do I have to be called for an interview and when should I expect to do that? The interviews will take place from October 2017 to September 2018. My concern is about my spouse. I’ll get married in October 2017 and I would like to add him to my application (before the interview). I hope my interview will be after October.
Thank you
May 16, 2017 at 15:56
If you haven’t filed your DS260 yet – stop. Don’t file yet. There is a chance that your interview will be scheduled before you have added your spouse – and that just makes things more difficult. The best thing is to get married then file as married or at least delay your DS260 for a month or two to cause delay of your interview, to allow time to change your forms. The issue is that you cannot change the DS260 once scheduled.
June 6, 2017 at 15:30
I can’t remember I used which name of my mother. but in the second form I used the name which in my passport. Can it affect the chance to get a green card? B/c my mother has two names
June 6, 2017 at 23:25
It doesn’t really matter for your process. However, it would be better that the DS260 is accurate if you ever want your mother to join you in the USA.
June 11, 2017 at 12:08
“so all cases in Ethiopia and Iran can now relax about their case numbers”. what does it mean? and “2NLs will be sent in about one or two weeks time from now.” does it means after two weeks there is no registration for 2NLs?
June 11, 2017 at 15:06
It means all case numbers could be interviewed.
June 17, 2017 at 09:43
I have university degree with one and half years experience. can I have a chance to win a green card? Sorry for asking a lot of questions but I’m still confused.
June 17, 2017 at 14:53
That is no problem. You need to read the DV lottery guide (link above) and learn about the process.
May 13, 2017 at 15:27
i just wanna ask about when someone gotta shosen if they will call you for the interview usin the number of your phone he you used when your entry or the process afre you got selected you have to put your number phone again because i lost my old phone number (sim card)
May 13, 2017 at 15:36
They don’t phone you.
May 11, 2017 at 15:45
Sorry for asking u again …I am from Ethiopian.. Do u know about Ethiopians DV 2018 winners in numbers…tell me Ethiopians given cotta
May 11, 2017 at 16:36
No – we don’t know anything yet.