Here are some key dates that you might want to take note:
DV 2019 Dates of Deadlines
First day of filing | October 4, 2017 (Usually around the first week of October) |
Last day of filing | November 7, 2017 (Usually 1 month after the first day of filing) |
First day of online status checking | May 2, 2018 (results are available for at least 2 months) |
Last day of previous U.S. Fiscal Year | September 30, 2018 |
First day of current U.S. Fiscal Year | October 1, 2018 |
Winners interviews begin at U.S. Consulates and Embassies | October 1, 2018 |
Last day online status checking is available | September 30, 2019 |
Last day to receive a permanent resident visa | September 30, 2019 |
Last day of current U.S. Fiscal Year | September 30, 2019 |
Last day to enter U.S. (6 months after receiving visa) | March 31, 2020 |
You will be notified, as soon as possible, with updates corresponding to these dates in relation to the steps of your Diversity Visa application.