A few people have asked me why they cannot check their DV-2019 results yet – so let me clarify why that is the case.
The results were originally scheduled to be available from May 1, 2018. However, during the entry period last year, there was a technical issue that caused the government to completely restart the entry period. Any DV-2019 entry made prior to October 18, 2017 will not be considered. Emails were sent to entrants advising them to re-submit their entry after the restarted date (October 18), and the entry period was extended until November 22.
Because the entry period was delayed, the results checking period has also been delayed. DV-2019 entries cannot be checked until May 15.
This delay in the entry period is (I believe) to protect the normal period of CSPA protection for children turning 21 in this year’s lottery.
Regarding political climate. DV-2019 looks likely to continue. Although Trump and the Republicans have tried to end the program, there were some changes proposed and none of them got passed. I am not aware of any other legislation currently being proposed that would stop the lottery, although that cannot be ruled out in the future. DV-2019 will be more or less “immune” from changes once the new fiscal year has begun (October 1).
So – people holding valid DV-2019 entries may start checking after May 15. Remember the system is always VERY busy on the opening day – so patience pays.
May 2, 2018 at 16:47
Hi Simon
According to information nobody received visa in Afghanistan for 2018 DV lottery any specific date to start this process or why it is o
May 3, 2018 at 03:31
Only ~600 were selected for the whole year.
May 3, 2018 at 03:36
So we have to wait and see
May 3, 2018 at 06:39
Hello Mr. Nasir Ahmad,
I am also from Afghanistan, what is your case number? mine is in 9600.
I think two person has received their visa, and some are in administrative process and others are ready.
so there is chance that some people will get their visas.
May 4, 2018 at 05:29
Mine is 1022 my case is at administrative process
May 5, 2018 at 06:59
Hi Nasir, I am also DVR winor from afghanistan. I have already passed my interview and my case is in ap process. What about yours an can we contact by phone to talk about more?
May 5, 2018 at 12:29
Text me In Facebook smosh.black
May 2, 2018 at 17:08
Hi Mr. Simon
I’ve been hearing some people who didn’t receive their 2NL yet although their number is current .. is this normal? Because we orderp the second part of the month ..
May 3, 2018 at 03:31
It is normal for the last 3 months.
May 2, 2018 at 18:31
Thank you… I was selected I the 2018 edition and till now I have not been scheduled for interview. …any idea on that
May 3, 2018 at 03:32
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2018-basic-questions/
May 2, 2018 at 18:44
It seems so far away. Got fingers crossed and good luck to all the DV2019 entrants especially South Africans
May 15, 2018 at 15:34
Yes, just a few more hours, good luck to everyone
May 2, 2018 at 18:48
We are wait for15 may and just pray
May 2, 2018 at 23:49
in the meantime study English.
May 2, 2018 at 22:11
Hi Brit today my sister does have her birth certificate today.tomorrow is her interview please answer me brith are don want to spoil my money tomorrow.
May 3, 2018 at 03:23
You haven’t asked a question that can be understood.
May 3, 2018 at 18:24
He answered your question on the previous thread
May 2, 2018 at 23:05
Sir,
I went for my DV-lottery interview on November 28, 2017 and I was put on administrative processing. Since then, I have not heard from the authority yet. What should I do regarding this situation?
Thanks for your concern and cooperation.
May 3, 2018 at 03:21
You can either wait – or ask the embassy for an update.
May 3, 2018 at 00:11
*Post concerns DV-2019* *comments flooded with DV-2018 questions*. Oh Brit, I don’t envy you :).
May 3, 2018 at 03:20
🙂
May 3, 2018 at 02:41
My case number is current for June. And i am not yet received my interview appointment?
May 3, 2018 at 03:18
I don’t know why that would be.
May 3, 2018 at 06:19
Fingers crossed… Again! 🙂
May 3, 2018 at 07:36
Can’t believe it’s been one year since I won dv2018 and I’m still no different from someone who never won ???; only more depressed as I wish for dv2019 to save me from this predicament.
May 3, 2018 at 14:26
🙁
May 4, 2018 at 10:00
believe me you’re not alone.. And with DV19 coming up, I realise how tiny the chances are of getting selected in the lottery in first place! It is heartbreaking to realize you won’t get a visa because ,even though your case number is a winner, it is very high to be called… What a tough year it has been, even tougher couple of months ahead…
May 3, 2018 at 13:41
Hello Brit,
I read on your page that if a green card holder has more than 10k dollar in an account in another country, that person has to declare that money every year to the US. Does this person has to pay a % of that money to the American government or it’s just to declare for whatever reason?
May 3, 2018 at 17:11
You have to declare it. You only pay taxes on INCOME.
May 3, 2018 at 13:55
Hi good work Brit. My query. If dv visa to be issued to winners plu derivatives total up to 50000, can those with case numbers of 40000 to 50000 be hopeful taking into consideration the fact that each winners takes 3 derivatives with him or her.
May 3, 2018 at 14:06
Yes, the case numbers are not consecutive.
May 3, 2018 at 16:26
Hi brit sam can my host fill affadivit of support to send through my email? Please help me
Thank you my volenteer bro
May 3, 2018 at 17:42
Yes.
PLEASE USE THE FAQ!
May 3, 2018 at 17:13
Sir please how should i know if this my case number AF29xxx be come a current?
At LOME TOGO.
May 3, 2018 at 17:31
You just have to wait a few days to see the next VB.
May 4, 2018 at 09:37
Hi Brit simon
I was asking when I go for interview Will the Kenyan embassy ask that I have the affidavit of support or just a host already residing in the US
Thanks
May 4, 2018 at 17:47
Normally just a host – but an I-134 is an extra precaution.
May 7, 2018 at 17:49
Hi Simon, could you tell me something about the petition area. We’ve heart that Trump administration want to cancel it. It is true? Because i am in that case and since my case is till pending, and the case have been approved in the year 2014.
May 7, 2018 at 17:54
I have no idea what you are talking about. I only answer DV lottery questions.
May 9, 2018 at 10:15
I want to subscribe to your information service. I have heard about your informative program for some time now and I want to be a regular receiver of information about the DV Program. Thanks.
May 9, 2018 at 14:13
It’s a blog. You just read.
May 9, 2018 at 16:39
Britsimon iam in adminstrative processing
From 40 days (dv lotterry) and they didnot ask for the passport untill now what do you think the reason for the adminstrstive and how long shoud i still waiting (all my certifications are correcr) please give me advice. Thanks alot
May 9, 2018 at 17:41
I can’t guess the reason for your AP or the length of time you will wait.
May 9, 2018 at 17:48
U re from which country?
May 9, 2018 at 22:21
Thanks a lot for providing us with such update may God bless you. I was about to go check my result tomorrow, but thank God you have provided us with such update.
May 10, 2018 at 10:06
Hi Brits. I just noticed how weird it is that on my dv2019 confirmation page , it says , results can be Checked from may 15, 2018 to September 2019. I mean what’s the point of checking results later than June 2019 ; knowing that the last VB would be in July of that same year ? I do think there’s so much laxity in the Dv process , largely responsible for backlogs and hard-to- predict progress . Why don’t they stick to the original instructions on their website which urge you to complete these forms earlier, in order to maximise your chances. Rather , it seems like people can get away with checking results even in May and still get served before higher cases. I mean where’s the punishment ??? You would think the people at KCC are really smart…duh
May 10, 2018 at 14:03
LOL. The instructions have always been the same. Some people delay for genuine reasons. THere should not be a “punishment” for that…
May 12, 2018 at 16:11
hey brits.
the results be in15may in all country? i mean the same time or maybe you can check before if you are in usa?
May 12, 2018 at 16:20
Same time for everyone – but that time is based on USA time zone. To be honest – the system is always overwhelmed when it opens, so best to wait until the following day.
May 12, 2018 at 19:53
Hi brit
i’m a 2018 DV winner and i had my interview last februery (2/8) after that the consulat contacted me and they ask to provide my host green card/ passport and i did.
But my case still ready till now
Any idea about this case and is there any chance to het my visa
Thank you in advance
May 12, 2018 at 20:54
Be patient and wait for their decision.
May 14, 2018 at 02:42
Good day BritSimon,
I just want to thank you for your exceptional work. You’ve been and will always be amazing. I used your web as my resource bank during my application process ( 2016 DV), and it paid off fully. Words can’t describe how much I appreciate your expertise.
Much love and respect Bruh…
May 14, 2018 at 03:19
Thanks for coming back and saying hi!!
May 15, 2018 at 00:07
GOOD DAY BRITS,
AM DV 2018 winner and current for July. AF34XXX
1. i have not added a passport to my online ds260 form since have never had any. is it okay if i just took one to my interview once i get it? or is it compulsory to add it to my ds260 now?
2. my mum’s first name is incorrect on my birth cert, should i correct this first name? on ds260 its 100% accurate.
May 15, 2018 at 02:34
1. You can take it to the interview.
2. It could have been changed earlier – but it should not be a problem.
May 15, 2018 at 03:25
Hi Britsimon,
Thank you for all the great info you posted.
Q1. if someone from countries that been affected by current travel ban won this year, what would happen?
Q2. does it make any difference if he has a sister or sister in law who is a us citizen.
thank you.
May 15, 2018 at 04:07
1. Right now they are banned.
2. Not at this time.
May 15, 2018 at 07:50
hello.
i hope you are fine.
DV-2019
my birth year in my documents is diferent from the one on my Dv confirmation page. 1994 on Dv. 1993 on my document
May 15, 2018 at 07:53
Will i be disqualified, if once i am selected ?
May 15, 2018 at 13:44
No – get selected.
May 15, 2018 at 11:43
Hello, I am currently checking my dv-2019 entry, I have printed the confirmation number at the time of the request. I entered the number correctly (different ways, copy/paste, manually, etc), but the site consistantly says “invalid Confirmation number”… Do you have any suggestion to help me to check the results please? Thank you. Nicolas
May 15, 2018 at 13:26
From their website:
2019 Entrant Status Check
DV-2019 Entrants may enter their confirmation information through the link below starting at noon (EDT) on May 15, 2018. The DV-2019 entry period opened on October 18, 2017, and closed on November 22, 2017. Only confirmation information for entries submitted during this period are valid for checking your status. DV-2019 Entrants should keep their confirmation number until September 30, 2019.
May 15, 2018 at 16:03
Helo Mr Simon mine was received as at 20 th October 2018 but the system says my confirmation number is not valid dt it should be 16 characters yet mine are 16 as well but it keeps highlighting red whenever I renter could it be a system issue as a busy day or sth.
May 15, 2018 at 16:16
You can check now.
May 15, 2018 at 16:24
NOT Selected
May 15, 2018 at 16:26
I wasn’t selected either.
May 15, 2018 at 17:15
Not selected again. I’m damn tired of playing this thing. Gosh!
May 15, 2018 at 17:25
Hello simmon will there be second draw for 2019??
May 15, 2018 at 17:33
In some years they select a low number of people in the first draw (we don’t know that yet). In those years there is a chance of a smaller, second draw – typically around September/October. So – check again then – otherwise, no.
May 15, 2018 at 17:25
Me and about 5 of my friends were all not selected for further processing..many wre called but few are chosen LOL .I Will try again till i winAmen
May 15, 2018 at 17:46
i entered the right Confirmation Number as I applied October 4, 2017
but the website keep showing
“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'”
i dont know why i type the info from the page I printed last year:(
May 15, 2018 at 17:50
The entry period was restarted – all entries prior to the restart (October the 18th) are not valid. They sent emails warning people to re-enter.
May 15, 2018 at 20:02
I have played this lottery for 13 years. I was NOT selected in this draw.
May 15, 2018 at 22:08
Not selected.
Is there a Dv 2020 lottery?.
May 16, 2018 at 01:52
Probably.
May 16, 2018 at 04:26
Hi, I am checking my dv-2019 entry, I have printed the confirmation number at the time of the request. I entered the number correctly (different ways, copy/paste, manually, etc), but the site consistently says “invalid Confirmation number”… Do you have any suggestion to help me to check the results please? My date of entry is November 18,2017, it is well within the range stated there. Do you think I should write to Kentucky office?Thank you.
May 16, 2018 at 04:43
You are probably making a simple mistake. Read this:
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2019-result-checking-tips/
May 16, 2018 at 05:07
I am also trying to retrieve the code using the lost confirmation link on the ESC page. It says no entry of that kind. But I have the snapshot of my entry and confirmation number.
May 16, 2018 at 05:19
Date of entry?
May 16, 2018 at 05:23
November 18, 2017
May 16, 2018 at 05:30
If you have a snapshot, why are you trying the lost conf number link????
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2019-result-checking-tips/
May 16, 2018 at 05:37
Every time I check from the information on the snapshot it brings an error of this kind “The information entered is not valid.”. So I tried to retrieve the information using link for the lost confirmation, it did not work. It says no entry found. What do you think I should do?
May 16, 2018 at 05:44
Did you follow my tips??? If yes, send me the pdf/jpg to britsimon3 at gmail
May 16, 2018 at 05:48
Sure, i did follow
May 16, 2018 at 05:55
So NO you didn’t follow my instructions.
Not selected.
May 16, 2018 at 14:58
Hi there, so I wasnt selected for dv2019. Is there a chance I didnt win because I applied on 21 November(last day)? 🙁
If you have information about second draw please share them with us. Im so dissapointed!
May 16, 2018 at 16:27
The draw is random. Time of entry doesn’t matter.
There may be a second draw *IF* they selected a low number of people in the first draw.
May 17, 2018 at 20:10
Hallo Brit
I was asking if I was not selected in the first draw and it happens that DV2019 was under selected, could there be a possibility I can be selected on the second draw when it happens?
Thanks
I understand its random?
May 17, 2018 at 20:23
If there is a second draw – then some cases would be added, yes.
May 16, 2018 at 15:10
Will more entries be available after May 15?
May 16, 2018 at 16:28
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2019-result-checking-tips/
May 17, 2018 at 11:39
hi simon i wann ask one question.my wife apply dv2019 before she get married .now she is married. its almost 5months.now she is selected can we mention spouse in ds260.
May 17, 2018 at 16:18
Yes – she MUST.
May 19, 2018 at 23:47
Hi Simon
My husband was selected for the 2019 DV program and he completed our DV260 forms. He made a mistake on the city of marriage during the completion.
is it necessary for me to change it by asking KCC to unlock the DS260 forms?
or can i leave it as is?
May 20, 2018 at 05:42
Correct it.
May 20, 2018 at 15:44
Hi Simon,
my number for DV2019 is AS140xx.
Does this mean the only chance I have to be selected for an interview is the number go current?
thanks
May 20, 2018 at 16:06
We don’t know the full range of selectees yet. But yes, you cannot interview unless your number is current.
May 23, 2018 at 15:21
Hi Britsimon,
I just checked and i wasn’t selected. It’s the selection over or I should keep checking till September 30, 2019?
Thank you.
May 23, 2018 at 16:26
Check again in October.
May 24, 2018 at 05:49
Hi britsimon,I checked my entry and it says your entry is successful selected what does it mean
May 24, 2018 at 14:49
The letter explains you are selected for further processing. That means there is a chance of getting a Green Card. Follow the lottery guide link at the top of this page.
May 24, 2018 at 10:28
Hi britsimon, I played my dv on the fOctober 10 after and later I received the infos of the site having a technical issue I re-entered on the 31 of October same day with my boyfriend he lost our confirmation numbers.when retrieving our confirmation numbers he was selected but mine kept showing invalid entry
May 24, 2018 at 14:43
You are probably typing the info wrong.
May 24, 2018 at 11:27
Hi Mr. Simon, if I check my result and I am not selected, is it still possible that I can be selected by October? Is the draw still ongoing? Thanks for your kind reply.
May 24, 2018 at 14:09
THere might be a second draw. Check again in October
May 24, 2018 at 20:49
Hi Brit
When I filled DS260 forum I have made mistakes how can I unlock it? Could you help me
May 24, 2018 at 20:50
Sure. The FAQ contains instructions on how to unlock.