WHEN ARE ENTRIES BE ACCEPTED FOR A DV LOTTERY PROGRAM?
Each DV entry period will begins in the Fall or Winter when the US Government web site opens at: http://www.dvlottery.state.gov/. There is an opening date and time, and a closing date and time. The DV Lottery entry period generally runs 3 to 3-1/2 months. Each year millions apply for the program during the registration period. The massive volume of entries creates an enormous amount of work in selecting and processing successful applicants. Applicants are strongly encouraged to enter early in the registration period. Excessive demand at end of the registration period may slow the system down. No entries whatsoever will be accepted after the final time on the final day.
