DV-2017 Entrants are able to check their entry status as of May 3, 2016. Entrants may only check their status by entering their confirmation information at https://www.dvlottery.state.gov/ESC/; the U.S. government will not mail out a notice regarding an Entrant’s status, and embassies and consulates will not provide a list of selectees. DV-2017 Entrants should keep their confirmation number until at least September 30, 2017.