SELECTION OF APPLICANTS

SELECTION OF APPLICANTS 
Based on the allocations of available visas in each region and country, the computer will randomly select individuals from among qualified entries. 

All DV-2014 entrants will be required to go to the E-DV website Entrant Status Check using the unique confirmation number saved from their DV-2014 online entry registration to find out whether their entry has been selected in the DV program. Entrant Status Check will be available on the E-DV website at ww.dvlottery.state.gov starting May 1, 2013, and continuing through at least June 30, 2014. 

Selectees will be directed to a confirmation page that will provide further instructions, including information on fees connected with immigration to the United States. Entrant Status Check will be the ONLY means by which selectees will be notified of their selection for DV-2014. The Department of State will not be mailing out notification letters. 

Those selected in the random drawing are NOT notified of their selection by e-mail. Those individuals NOT selected will be notified of their nonselection through Entrant Status Check. U.S. embassies and consulates will not provide a list of selectees. Selectees’ spouses and unmarried children under age 21 may also apply for visas to accompany or follow-to-join the principal applicant. DV-2014 visas will be issued between October 1, 2013, and September 30, 2014. 

Processing of entries and issuance of DVs to selectees meeting eligibility requirements and their eligible family members MUST be completed by midnight on September 30, 2014. Under no circumstances can DVs be issued or adjustments approved after this date, nor can family members obtain DVs to follow-to-join the principal applicant in the United States after this date. 

In order to receive a DV to immigrate to the United States, entrants in the random drawing that are selected for the next steps (called selectees) must meet ALL eligibility requirements under U.S. law. These requirements may significantly increase the level of scrutiny required and time necessary for processing for natives of some countries listed in this notice including, but not limited to, countries identified as state sponsors of terrorism.