A few people have asked me why they cannot check their DV-2019 results yet \u2013 so let me clarify why that is the case.<\/p>\n
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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.<\/p>\n
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Because the entry period was delayed, the results checking period has also been delayed. DV-2019 entries cannot be checked until May 15.<\/p>\n
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This delay in the entry period is (I believe) to protect the normal period of CSPA protection for children turning 21 in this year\u2019s lottery.<\/p>\n
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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 \u201cimmune\u201d from changes once the new fiscal year has begun (October 1).<\/p>\n
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So \u2013 people holding valid DV-2019 entries may start checking after May 15. Remember the system is always VERY busy on the opening day \u2013 so patience pays.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"