The wait is almost over for hopeful immigrants! The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs announced that the results for the Diversity Visa Lottery (DV-2025) program will be available online starting tomorrow, Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at 12:00 noon Eastern Time.
Individuals who applied during the registration period of October 4th to November 7th, 2023 can check their application status electronically. The Department of State urges all DV-2025 applicants to hold onto their confirmation numbers until at least September 30th, 2025.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Check your status online: The official website for checking DV Lottery results is the U.S. Department of State’s Electronic Diversity Visa: dvprogram.state.gov website. You will need your confirmation number, last name, and year of birth to access your status.
- Beware of Scams: The Department of State warns applicants to be cautious of fraudulent emails claiming early release of results or offering assistance for a fee. The only legitimate way to check your status is through the official website.
- Visa Application Window: For those selected in the lottery, the visa application window opens on October 1st, 2024 and closes on September 30th, 2025. Failure to apply for a visa within this timeframe will result in disqualification.
The Diversity Visa Lottery Program offers a chance for individuals from countries with historically low immigration rates to obtain permanent resident status in the United States. This year, 50,000 visas will be awarded through the program.
Remember:
- Check your DV-2025 status online starting May 4th, 2024.
- Only trust the U.S. Department of State website for official information.
- Selected applicants have from October 1st, 2024 to September 30th, 2025 to apply for their visas.
Good luck to all DV-2025 applicants!
NepYork News Staff
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