The case number in the DV Lottery refers to a unique identification number that is assigned to each individual who is selected as a winner in the Diversity Visa Lottery.
The case number gives DV Lottery winners access to submit their DS-260 online immigrant visa application to the U.S. Department of State’s Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC). The case number is used to identify the winner’s application throughout the visa processing and issuance process.
The DV Lottery case number consists of up to 14 characters, including a four-digit year, a two-letter region code, and an eight-digit number. The first two letters of the case number indicate the region in which the winner’s home country is located. For example, “AF” represents Africa, “EU” represents Europe, “AS” represents Asia, “SA” represents South America, Central America, and the Caribbean, and “OC” represents Oceania.
The case number is an important piece of information that DV Lottery winners should keep track of and use to check the status of their visa application throughout the visa processing and issuance process. It is important to note that the case number should be kept confidential and should only be shared with authorized individuals, such as immigration attorneys or U.S. government officials involved in the visa application process.
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