Don't be cheated to fraudulent: How to verify Green Card lottery outcomes?

Today, May 4th, individuals can verify the status of their Green Card lottery applications. While some may fulfill the "American Dream," others may not be as fortunate.

Now, how and where can one confirm the lottery results and prevent falling victim to fraudsters?

Where to Verify Results?

Every participant can personally ascertain whether they've secured the chance to obtain an American immigrant visa. The status can be checked on the dedicated section of the US Department of State website at https://dvprogram.state.gov.

How can I do this?

After accessing the website link, simply click on the "Check Status" button. Upon doing so, you'll be prompted to input the lottery participant's confirmation number, along with their last name and year of birth in the subsequent window.

Are there alternative methods for verification?

This stands as the sole avenue to ascertain the lottery outcomes. The State Department will not dispatch notifications via email or conventional mail.

What if a third-party entity completes the application?

The method of applying for a Green Card holds no bearing; whether completed with assistance from companies or organizations or independently, is immaterial.

They will similarly verify results by employing the participant's confirmation number on the relevant segment of the State Department's website. In instances where self-verification isn't feasible, services provided by the companies that submitted your application can be utilized.

If you've lost your verification number, here's what you can do:

Visit the Electronic Lottery Status Check System website at https://dvprogram.state.gov/ESC/CheckStatus.aspx to reset your verification number.

To proceed, simply click the "Forgot verification number" button and input the personal information and email address you used during registration.

What if I receive a letter in the mail stating I've been awarded a Green Card?

If you get an email notification claiming your application has won the lottery, there's a 99.9% probability it's a fraudulent scheme.

Scammers aim to deceive individuals into sending money, often requesting funds to be transferred to their accounts in the letter.

It's important to note that the legitimate institution never demands money transfers.

You might simply receive an email from the State Department prompting you to verify your status.

Are there additional criteria for immigrating to the United States beyond winning the lottery?

It's crucial to recognize that being notified of winning a Green Card doesn't ensure the issuance of a visa. Meeting all the requirements for immigrant visa applicants is essential to enter the United States.

NOTICE!

Due to high traffic, the www.dvprogram.state.gov website may experience occasional downtime or freezing. Please refresh the page and try again.

Winners of the Green Card lottery gain the privilege of legal residence in the United States.

Annually, the US State Department grants Green Cards to nations with historically low immigration rates to the US. Roughly 14 million individuals worldwide participate in the program yearly.

For reference, in 2023, Uzbekistan ranked 7th globally in obtaining US visas through the Green Card program.