Thanks Brit, no blogger or UA-camr understands dv lottery than you do, you’ve really taught me everything about the lottery, no one can lie to me about the lottery 👏👏
You are absolutely right. Initially, I anticipated that you might suggest the existence of a "perfect day," and I came here prepared to disagree vehemently. However, I'm genuinely appreciative of your providing the unvarnished truth. Thank you for the valuable insights you offer.
My friend applied last year about 2hrs to closure but didn't get selected. I think the day to enter the lottery didn't increase a chance of being selected but a good photo increases chances of being selected. Be very serious about your photo guys especially the quality standards.
It's completely random. I entered DV2021 right at the end because I had to get a passport, and I was NOT selected. I then entered DV2022 on the 3rd day of the entry period and WAS selected with a 3 digit case number. At the interview I met a guy from the same city as me who entered DV2022 on the last day and was also selected with a case number less than 10 above mine. I was single and he had a wife and child. We both got our green cards.
About the picture you used was it edited with adobe photoshop of which I've found many photo studios using that. But the guidelines it says no digital alteration?
@@myztroogeegibson3568 I used the $7 visa photo service, google it, you send them your photo (I took a selfie against a wall with my phone) and credit card details, they edit the photo to Green Card lottery specs, charge you $7 and email you the edited photo - It works because I was selected and got my Green card - its actually the brand new design green card released in February this year - has the security features where the statue of liberty appears on your photo under certain light, very nice. For the sake of $7 get the photo done professionally where it is guaranteed to be correct for the green card lottery, because if you do it yourself and get it wrong you will be disqualified before the draw and will NEVER know you were disqualified because of your photo. Many people were disqualified in DV2024 before the draw because of their photo
Fewer people apply during the first days, so fewer selected people are out of a smaller number. That is why we can expect both a higher number of applications and selected entries from the last few days.
First time getting this information. I will use it for my good. The coming month of application I will give it a try by entering on the last days as per the chart you've shared with us. Hoping to win.
Thanks for the graph in proportion of application days against selections.Its true as have said.One has fill in early.If mechanism fails,have already done with it.
Bayes' theorem rings a bell. A classic example. To confirm the hypothesis, we divide this chart by the number of applications sent each day (including losers), we expect to see a flat line. Assuming the process is random. Is there any way to estimate the number of submissions for each day before the deadline? Maybe some unofficial third-party statistics from sites that fill DV for you? Even seeing the charts of how abiturient apply to other programs/Universities will confirm the theory that they wait till the next moment.
There is a site that monitors traffic to all government sites. I use that site to see how busy a domain is - so for instance I can see that there were 722k visits to dvprogram.state.gov yesterday. That daily number will grow in the next few days - I'll produce a video showing some of that data. The site for stats is analytics.usa.gov/state
The DV 2023 LOTTERY registration period begins on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 12:00 PM, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) and concludes on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 12:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time (EST). U.K. has now been inluded. the time to register has now EXPIRED
Sir Simon, the photo I submitted this year revealed that it had two slightly dark spots in the background after enlarging the photo. Is this considered an obstacle? Thanks
I don't think so ... I have been applying for the green card close to the end of the lottery approximately for 11 years but still not selected. It is randomly selected no matter when you apply.
I entered the DV2019 for the first time from Africa and won but due to covid related delays my case number never made it to embassy for visa so I’m still sadly in my country 😞
Hi, thank you for this information. I wanted to ask if someone has only primary school education without 2 yrs vocational training, what are the chances of being selected for the DV lottery?
I've been following your blog for years and watch your fact-based UA-cam videos. One thing I've noticed about UA-camrs who post about DV lottery they usually invite DV winner to give their videos a bit of credibility and have people following them. They exaggerate lots of things, for example, I've seen one talking "pre-selection screening " pool, I don't know if there's anything like that since the DV is completely random draw of all qualified applicants. I've applied last year a day before the DV deadline in the hopes of being selected, but I was not selected. I've already applied in the first week, and that's it. Hopefully I'll be selected next year, fingers crossed 🤞 Thanks for your updates, well-researched content for DV applicants. Lots of people will benefit from it.
Thanks for your clarifications video but I have question please, can I apply for this lottery visa while I am living in the U K for 20 years and I have The English nationality me and my family? We are from Middle East country. My second question if I win the lottery visa will this affect or impact on my UK residence such as denying my UK residence after that??? Please answer my question I will be grateful for your help
I have a question on the entry form there is a place they ask about city of birth. What does one fill if where you were borne is not a city but a town because strictly it indicates only fill the city.
been seeing something about ratio on confirmation numbers. is it true that a confirmation ratio of 6 numbers to 10 letters have a high chance of being selected?
Hello Simon. Thanks for your videos and your tips. I need advice. What can I do, if I'll be selected in DV2025? I totally know, that I have spell check mistake. I wrote the name Viktoriia like Victoriia (with letter C). Will it be disqualification?
Simon thank you for your information Can you answer my question please 🙏 We are vintner DV 2024 but our ssn so big, we fill in Ds260. We think that our ssn will not be current. My question is can we participate in 2025 lottery Thank you
Hello Simon could you please suggest a solution to this issue,my brother won the DV 2024 and we can't open the ds260 form because the system says the case number is currently unavailable each time we fill the case number and the date of birth.
First thing is stop trying to enter the DS260. If you try too many times, you will cause a security block. Then confirm the entry details using the "lost confirmation" link on the ESC page. Then finally try one more time with the details that you have checked, removing the "leading zeros" from the case number, but using the correct 16 digit confirmation code.
hi simon please help me .Am a winner in dv lottery 2020 and the case was entrupeted by covid 19 ....can i apply now in 2025 lottery ? is there any problem ?
Hi Simon,thank you so much for all you help! One question, I reasently applied for turist visa,about month ago.Can I use that same photo for DV Lottery?it's same dimension and requirements like the one for the DV Lottery. Thanks in advance!
Thanks Brit, no blogger or UA-camr understands dv lottery than you do, you’ve really taught me everything about the lottery, no one can lie to me about the lottery 👏👏
You are so welcome!
@@BritSimon can you win lottery while on crb
@@MonicaWanjiru-xx7bd CRB means backlisted after failing to pay borrowed money from financial institutions.
Ofcourse,crb ni ya kenya sio ya us pls@MonicaWanjiru-xx7bd
You are absolutely right. Initially, I anticipated that you might suggest the existence of a "perfect day," and I came here prepared to disagree vehemently. However, I'm genuinely appreciative of your providing the unvarnished truth. Thank you for the valuable insights you offer.
LOL. I guess "today" is the perfect day.
I guess, it was the video title that was rather misleading or maybe it was meant to eye catch viewers.
I have applied several times at beginning, midway and last day but not yet selected. Will keep trying I won’t give up.
My friend applied last year about 2hrs to closure but didn't get selected.
I think the day to enter the lottery didn't increase a chance of being selected but a good photo increases chances of being selected.
Be very serious about your photo guys especially the quality standards.
Please Can you contact me
I have been following brit simmons since 2014... I have applied consistently for 11yrs and never won... But dv 2025 is my year.... Thank you jesus
oh i applied since 2013 i hope this year both win
Wishing you nothing but the best
have you been using their dv photo tool to crop your passphoto?
@@emmaomusebe171 hi dear uko uku pia
Amen
am a dv lottery winner of 2019 I always watching your videos I entered in the USA 2021 thank you once again for your help 🙏🙏
Was your picture cropped or edited with white adobe photoshop?
So which period of the DV 2019 did you apply?
I applied on 2019 October for I won on 2020
I came to the USA 2021 because of corona
@@stellaokero3038 Stella did you apply in Nairobi if so which place?.
It's completely random.
I entered DV2021 right at the end because I had to get a passport, and I was NOT selected.
I then entered DV2022 on the 3rd day of the entry period and WAS selected with a 3 digit case number.
At the interview I met a guy from the same city as me who entered DV2022 on the last day and was also selected with a case number less than 10 above mine. I was single and he had a wife and child.
We both got our green cards.
About the picture you used was it edited with adobe photoshop of which I've found many photo studios using that. But the guidelines it says no digital alteration?
@@myztroogeegibson3568 I used the $7 visa photo service, google it, you send them your photo (I took a selfie against a wall with my phone) and credit card details, they edit the photo to Green Card lottery specs, charge you $7 and email you the edited photo - It works because I was selected and got my Green card - its actually the brand new design green card released in February this year - has the security features where the statue of liberty appears on your photo under certain light, very nice.
For the sake of $7 get the photo done professionally where it is guaranteed to be correct for the green card lottery, because if you do it yourself and get it wrong you will be disqualified before the draw and will NEVER know you were disqualified because of your photo.
Many people were disqualified in DV2024 before the draw because of their photo
congratulition did you change the background of the picture
@@otienostevemito crap
What about your photo ??
I did apply the second to the last day in the lottery and got selected in 2021 , am now in the USA
God is great
@@ferdinanduwitonzesure he is
Wow congratulations
Congratulations 🎉
Congratulations
Have tried 3 times but not selected,so am praying this time to win
Fewer people apply during the first days, so fewer selected people are out of a smaller number. That is why we can expect both a higher number of applications and selected entries from the last few days.
100%
does it mean the system picks a certain percentage from applications each date?
@@royochola The system does not care about the application date, but it seems somehow proportional.
First time getting this information. I will use it for my good. The coming month of application I will give it a try by entering on the last days as per the chart you've shared with us. Hoping to win.
Thanks BritSimon for addressing this issue. I feel like an expert in less than 3 months I have known about you and your blog.
Thanks Mr Brit, I'm Kakooza Amos from Uganda Kampala city here, 🙏 please i appreciate your guidance Sir.
Hy Amos ❤
Kajambo Kakoza, dont leave me when u win. hehehe
Thanks for the graph in proportion of application days against selections.Its true as have said.One has fill in early.If mechanism fails,have already done with it.
This has answered many questions and cleared many doubts. Thanks a lot brother Simon.
I applied on the first day hope i win it 🙏
You have really helped me because now I know when and how to apply
Bayes' theorem rings a bell. A classic example.
To confirm the hypothesis, we divide this chart by the number of applications sent each day (including losers), we expect to see a flat line. Assuming the process is random. Is there any way to estimate the number of submissions for each day before the deadline? Maybe some unofficial third-party statistics from sites that fill DV for you? Even seeing the charts of how abiturient apply to other programs/Universities will confirm the theory that they wait till the next moment.
There is a site that monitors traffic to all government sites. I use that site to see how busy a domain is - so for instance I can see that there were 722k visits to dvprogram.state.gov yesterday. That daily number will grow in the next few days - I'll produce a video showing some of that data.
The site for stats is analytics.usa.gov/state
The DV 2023 LOTTERY registration period begins on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 12:00 PM, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) and concludes on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 12:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time (EST).
U.K. has now been inluded. the time to register has now EXPIRED
60 minutes
Only God can do it we pass Amen
Thank you for the updates ❤❤❤❤❤
I actually did this for the last 5 years and similar trend was shown to me.
Thanks for the info...much appreciated👍
Hi Simon for always encourage people 🙏
Thank you so much Sir
Thanks so much. You have got a new subscriber
First to like and comment. Thank you sir for sharing your wisdom.
Thank you so much for the vital information 😊
I am wearing a white t-shirt, but it is distinguishable from the background,
Should I take a new photo?
Some people still think you have to apply on the first day to win 😂
I know. It's nuts.
Hi. Thank you so much for your information.
Thanks for your guidance am waiting for the next coming to use your link inorder to be selected,be blessed ❤
As people won 2020 to 2022 what happened to that year people still in nvc we can stay waiting
Sir Simon, the photo I submitted this year revealed that it had two slightly dark spots in the background after enlarging the photo. Is this considered an obstacle? Thanks
I applied in the last day for dv 23 and dv24 and dv 25 without selected
Am gonna apply for my first time
when you will apply the DV Lottery? first day or last day?
Can South Africans apply?
Filling my dv sooner
Answer me please. Am almost completing my diploma probably next year july.what will fill in the education
That high school diploma
I heard when you fill up the form,we shouldn't take more than 15 minutes,is it true.
Sunday the best
I don't think so ... I have been applying for the green card close to the end of the lottery approximately for 11 years but still not selected. It is randomly selected no matter when you apply.
That is the point of the video.
True same here
Yes, it's purley luck and nothing else.
So when to play Brit
Thanks for the info ❤
I entered the DV2019 for the first time from Africa and won but due to covid related delays my case number never made it to embassy for visa so I’m still sadly in my country 😞
Ooh no. Please try again.
Let me correct you, it cares about the prayer you pray 😊
That is your belief, not a correction.
@@BritSimon Absolutely 💯
Random means luck. No prayer applies in such situations.
My application 2021 was entered on the 27th... and I'm now in the US with very very low case number😂
Hi, thank you for this information. I wanted to ask if someone has only primary school education without 2 yrs vocational training, what are the chances of being selected for the DV lottery?
I've been following your blog for years and watch your fact-based UA-cam videos.
One thing I've noticed about UA-camrs who post about DV lottery they usually invite DV winner to give their videos a bit of credibility and have people following them. They exaggerate lots of things, for example, I've seen one talking "pre-selection screening " pool, I don't know if there's anything like that since the DV is completely random draw of all qualified applicants.
I've applied last year a day before the DV deadline in the hopes of being selected, but I was not selected.
I've already applied in the first week, and that's it. Hopefully I'll be selected next year, fingers crossed 🤞
Thanks for your updates, well-researched content for DV applicants. Lots of people will benefit from it.
Thanks!
I had attempted more than 2 times in dv lottery but didn't get the chance to winning in lottery
If I were to apply for one of my children now and he is 20 years old at the time of applying for the lottery. Is it normal to accept?
Yes
After 10 th diploma 3 year course I have done what to education select
Thanks for your clarifications video but I have question please, can I apply for this lottery visa while I am living in the U K for 20 years and I have The English nationality me and my family? We are from Middle East country.
My second question if I win the lottery visa will this affect or impact on my UK residence such as denying my UK residence after that??? Please answer my question I will be grateful for your help
You enter based on place of birth, not current nationality.
I don't know UK impacts.
@@BritSimon thanks for your quick reply
I have a question on the entry form there is a place they ask about city of birth. What does one fill if where you were borne is not a city but a town because strictly it indicates only fill the city.
Enter the town name.
been seeing something about ratio on confirmation numbers. is it true that a confirmation ratio of 6 numbers to 10 letters have a high chance of being selected?
No - that is utter nonsense.
@@BritSimon thank you for the clarification
@BritSimon you will be check most of confirmation number
@@RamadanMohammed-y4uhow true is this❤
i applied 15 years no get
what is the best day to enter dv lotery guys plz
Thank you sir
So what the best day for applying
There is no difference in the day you apply
I has problems how can find address and host because I don't know anyone in us
Hello BritSimon this is good information.Lottery is random a day does NOT determine.🤠 Meaning it's about lucky .
So how to get a link for the DV Lottery 2024 ?
Sir if am in the usa my family is in Africa and i want to apply for them which address should i used if they have no address in Africa
Hello, I want to register for the lottery, but I can't. Can you help me?
Is it a must to have a marriage certificate?
Please help me with the link
Hello sir
Misspelled my last name on DS260 from. Nand and i have written "nnad"
Unlock and change it
Hellow can I write another country maill adrees like germany or canada?
Am really interested and pray that this is my year .
It is Good to play single Brit?
Is it true that if you apply for dv your chances of getting a visit visa to USA in future in case you don't win the dv are limited almost to zero
Bro have small question here if I have high school no degree and am business Man operating, can i use experience or education
Yes
@@BritSimon thanks but am not getting because u said yes
@@BritSimon I use experienced or education level
Most of the time if you have confirmation number is 10 letter and 6 number they will be selected dv lottery winner waye...?
That is untrue nonsense.
Hi Simon,i applied and it was successful,my sister and her husband also entred and my brother is also willing to enter.will this affect any of us?
No
True to that master
Brit, l have General secondary education level grade 10th and 11th certificate ist this eligible dv lottery?
Hello Simon.
Thanks for your videos and your tips. I need advice. What can I do, if I'll be selected in DV2025? I totally know, that I have spell check mistake. I wrote the name Viktoriia like Victoriia (with letter C). Will it be disqualification?
No. If selected, you can correct it.
I applied on 16th does it mean there are no chances of wining sir?..
Simon thank you for your information
Can you answer my question please 🙏
We are vintner DV 2024 but our ssn so big, we fill in Ds260. We think that our ssn will not be current. My question is can we participate in 2025 lottery
Thank you
There is no harm in entering DV2025 as well.
@@BritSimon thank you for your answer 🙏
How to get the correct pic size
Use the official photo tool. It is linked from the instructions.
Thank you
I think time does not matter
Brit i cnt remove my eyes glass what can i do please
You can't take a photo with glasses on.
Hello Simon could you please suggest a solution to this issue,my brother won the DV 2024 and we can't open the ds260 form because the system says the case number is currently unavailable each time we fill the case number and the date of birth.
Hi did u entered the case number correct. Enter the case number without 0 . Ex:if ur case no is AA00***** enter it as AA*** without 0 Check it as.
First thing is stop trying to enter the DS260. If you try too many times, you will cause a security block.
Then confirm the entry details using the "lost confirmation" link on the ESC page.
Then finally try one more time with the details that you have checked, removing the "leading zeros" from the case number, but using the correct 16 digit confirmation code.
@@darshikavithanage8370 yes I did
@@BritSimon Hi Mr Simon I from Cameroon could you please help if I provide you all the details. Thank you
@@nfankoterence5738did you succeed in opening the form?
I'm kindly asking if a nurse without NCLEX is enliglible to apply?
This is for absolutely everyone you can apply
Sir can you help me to apply please l have a photo but l was wearing a white shirt will it work
Why not retake the photo??
@@BritSimon I am wearing a white t-shirt, but it is distinguishable from the background
Should I take a new photo?
what should i put as mailing address if i am a student studying outside of my homecountry? my foreign address or the original address?
Current address.
hi simon please help me .Am a winner in dv lottery 2020 and the case was entrupeted by covid 19 ....can i apply now in 2025 lottery ? is there any problem ?
you are applying bro then even if he no selectee every year you are applying no matter bro
You can
Even if you’re selected, you can still apply
Thanks bro
Hey sir I want to apply now
Tekaayo
Thank u very much sir, u 'r great advice
Can you sponsor anyone 😢😢😢😢
Thank you so much Mr Simon. Would you please share the link on how i can get this chart ? Please thank you
I created the chart from the CEAC data.
Can class eight leaver apply for green card lottery
"Class eight leaver" means nothing without knowing the country/system
Thxn u sir
Hi Simon,thank you so much for all you help!
One question, I reasently applied for turist visa,about month ago.Can I use that same photo for DV Lottery?it's same dimension and requirements like the one for the DV Lottery.
Thanks in advance!
Yes you can!
But it's stated not to use 6 month old photo
I have a wife , anf my baby is less than 3 months old. Should I still provide picture for her and my wife
Yes
Another question ! When the system compiles and gave the selectes ?
JANUARY
@@BritSimon God bless you Mr Simon
Hi how do I apply
dvprogram.state.gov
I can’t get my pic upload. They are not accepting it. I submit around 10 pic size. How to get the correct size