Are you one of the millions who applied for the U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery (DV Lottery) this year? The wait is finally over! The DV Lottery 2026 results have been officially announced, and applicants from eligible countries can now check their status online.

In this article, we’ll guide you on how to check your DV result, what to do if you’re selected, and important next steps to secure your U.S. Green Card.

🌍 What is the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery?

The Diversity Visa Lottery Program, commonly known as the DV Lottery or Green Card Lottery, is an initiative by the U.S. government that offers a chance for individuals from underrepresented countries to immigrate to the United States legally. Each year, 55,000 permanent resident visas (Green Cards) are issued through this program.

📢 DV Lottery 2026 Results – Where and How to Check

The U.S. Department of State has released the DV-2026 Lottery results on the official Electronic Diversity Visa (E-DV) website.

🔗 Official website to check your result: https://dvprogram.state.gov

🕒 Results Available From: May 3, 2025
🕛 Deadline to Check: September 30, 2026

Steps to Check Your DV Lottery Result:

1. Visit the official website: https://dvprogram.state.gov

2. Click on “Check Status”

3. Enter your:

   • Confirmation Number (provided at the time of application)

   • Last/Family Name

   • Year of Birth

   • Captcha Verification

4. Click “Submit” to view your result.