The results of the DV-2027 diversity visa lottery are out, and hundreds of thousands of hopeful entrants are now checking to see whether they were selected. If you entered the lottery, it is important to know exactly where to look, what a selection actually means, and how to avoid the scams that flood inboxes every year at this stage. Here is what the U.S. Department of State says entrants should do next.
Results Are Available Through Entrant Status Check
According to the State Department, there is only one official way to see whether you were selected: the Entrant Status Check at dvprogram.state.gov. Sign in with the confirmation number you received when you submitted your entry, along with your name and year of birth. The government does not send emails, letters, or text messages announcing that you have won.
Results for DV-2027 became available through Entrant Status Check in the spring of 2026, and the tool remains the only place to verify your status. If you lost your confirmation number, the State Department offers a limited lookup tool for retrieving it, but there is no way to check results without it.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Where to check | Entrant Status Check at dvprogram.state.gov |
| Official notifications | None - no email or letter is sent |
| Diversity visas available | Around 55,000 |
| Visa issuance window | Oct 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2027 |
| Next form to file | DS-260 |
Selected Does Not Mean a Guaranteed Visa
This is the point most entrants misunderstand. Being selected means you are eligible to apply for a diversity visa, not that one is reserved for you. The State Department deliberately selects far more entrants than there are visas, because many people never complete the process. Only around 55,000 diversity visas are available each year, while the number selected is typically well over 100,000.
Visas are issued in order of a randomly assigned case number until the annual supply runs out, which is why acting early is so important. Our DV lottery guide explains how case numbers and the monthly Visa Bulletin control when you can move forward, and you can watch your number using the priority date checker.
Because the pool of selectees is so much larger than the visa supply, a lower case number gives you a meaningful advantage. Entrants with high case numbers sometimes find that all diversity visas are used before their number becomes current, even though they did everything right. That reality, not any personal fault, is the reason some selectees never receive a visa.
Your Next Steps After Selection
If Entrant Status Check shows that you were selected, read your selection instructions carefully and begin promptly. The core steps are the same for most selectees.
- File Form DS-260: Submit the online immigrant visa application for yourself and any qualifying family members.
- Gather documents: Collect passports, birth and marriage records, police certificates, and proof of the education or work experience the program requires.
- Prepare for the interview: Complete the medical exam and attend your consular interview, or file for adjustment of status if you are already in the United States and eligible.
Timing is unforgiving. Diversity visas for DV-2027 can be issued only between October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2027, and any numbers not used are gone. Our green card lottery 2027 guide lays out the full path from selection to visa.
Watch Out for DV Lottery Scams
The weeks after results are released are prime time for fraud. Scammers send official-looking emails claiming you have won and demanding a fee to release your visa. Remember that the State Department never emails winners and never asks for lottery payments by wire transfer, gift card, or cryptocurrency. Legitimate government fees are paid to a consular officer or through official systems, not to a private individual. The DV-2027 entry process itself changed recently, and the DV-2027 registration changes explain the new requirements that applied when you entered.
One confirmation number, one official site
Everything legitimate flows through your original confirmation number and dvprogram.state.gov. If a message, website, or agent asks you to pay to see your results or to guarantee a win, it is a scam. No payment can improve your odds or change a selection decision.
If You Were Not Selected
A result of not selected is disappointing, but it is not unusual, given that the vast majority of entries are never drawn. It does not affect your ability to enter future diversity visa lotteries or to pursue other immigration paths, such as family or employment sponsorship. Each year is an independent drawing, so an unsuccessful entry one year has no bearing on your chances the next.
If you were selected but run out of time or visas before your case is finished, the selection simply expires at the end of the program year. There is no appeal and no rollover into the following year, which is why the State Department urges selectees to act as soon as results are posted rather than waiting until later in the cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check my DV-2027 results?
There is only one official way. Go to the Entrant Status Check at dvprogram.state.gov and sign in with the confirmation number you saved when you entered, along with your name and year of birth. The government does not send emails, letters, or texts announcing that you won, so treat any such message as a likely scam.
Does being selected in the DV lottery guarantee a green card?
No. The State Department selects far more entrants than there are visas, because many selectees never complete the process. Only around 55,000 diversity visas are available, while well over 100,000 people are typically selected. Selection means you are eligible to apply, and visas are issued in confirmation-number order until they run out, so acting quickly matters.
What are the next steps if I was selected?
If you are selected, submit Form DS-260 online, gather your civil and identity documents, and prepare for a consular interview. Diversity visas for DV-2027 can only be issued between October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2027, and unused numbers do not carry over. Read your selection instructions carefully and respond promptly, because the annual cap can be reached before the year ends.
Last verified: July 2026 · Reviewed by the USImmigrationLaw.Today editorial team.