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**IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE 2012 DIVERSITY LOTTERY PROGRAM**



We regret to inform you that, due to a computer programming problem, the results of the 2012 Diversity Lottery that were previously posted on this website have been voided. They were not valid and were posted in error. The results were not valid because they did not represent a fair, random selection of entrants, as required by U.S. law.



If you checked this website during the first week in May and found a notice that you had been selected for further processing or a notice that you had not been selected, that notice has been rescinded and is no longer valid.



A new selection process will be conducted based on the original entries for the 2012 program.



If you submitted a qualified entry from October 5, 2010 to November 3, 2010, your entry remains with us. It will be included in the new selection lottery. Your confirmation number to check results on this website is still valid.



We expect the results of the new selection process to be available on this website on or about July 15, 2011.



We regret any inconvenience this might have caused.



Click here to view a message from David T. Donahue, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Visa Services:






Frequently Asked Questions



Q: Why was it necessary to invalidate the names that were selected?



U.S. law requires that Diversity Immigrant visas be made available through a strictly random process. A computer programming error resulted in a selection that was not truly random.


Since the computer programming error caused an outcome that was not random, the outcome did not meet the requirements of the law, and would have been unfair to many DV entrants.


Q: Is the 2012 Diversity Visa Program cancelled?



No. The 2012 program will continue. The computer programming error has been identified and corrected. The Department of State will run a new selection using all the qualified entries (ones received between October 5, 2010 and November 3, 2010) it received for the 2012 program.


Q: Do I have to submit a new application?



No. You may not submit a new application. We will use all qualified entries received during the October 5 to November 3, 2010 registration period.


Q: Will you open a new entry period?



New entries will not be accepted.


Q: I checked the Entry Status Check website after May 1 and it said I had been selected. Can I apply for a DV visa?



Unfortunately results previously posted on this website were not valid because the selection process was not fair or random. We will take the entries of all individuals who sent in their registration during the original October 5 to November 3, 2010 time period and run a new lottery. We regret any inconvenience or disappointment this has caused. We expect new results to be available on this website on or about July 15, 2011.


Q: How can I check the results of the new selection?



The new results should be available on this website on or about July 15, 2011. The confirmation code you received when you registered is still valid for use on the website.


Q: Was the Department of State hacked? Was my personal information at risk?



We have no evidence that this problem was caused by any intentional act. No unauthorized party accessed data related to the DV program.


This appears to be solely the result of a computer programming error.
 
Results of the DV-2012 lottery have been invalidated!!!!

All those who think they may have won the DV-2012 lottery this year should not celebrate yet. There was a fault with the program that made most individuals that were selected come from the first two days of application. A second round of selection is to be carried out and new results will be released by July 15th.

So go back to your prayer rooms.

Best wishes,
 
favoredone2011 said:
**important notice regarding the 2012 diversity lottery program**



we regret to inform you that, due to a computer programming problem, the results of the 2012 diversity lottery that were previously posted on this website have been voided. They were not valid and were posted in error. The results were not valid because they did not represent a fair, random selection of entrants, as required by u.s. Law.



If you checked this website during the first week in may and found a notice that you had been selected for further processing or a notice that you had not been selected, that notice has been rescinded and is no longer valid.



A new selection process will be conducted based on the original entries for the 2012 program.



If you submitted a qualified entry from october 5, 2010 to november 3, 2010, your entry remains with us. It will be included in the new selection lottery. Your confirmation number to check results on this website is still valid.



We expect the results of the new selection process to be available on this website on or about july 15, 2011.



We regret any inconvenience this might have caused.



Click here to view a message from david t. Donahue, deputy assistant secretary of state for visa services:






Frequently asked questions



q: Why was it necessary to invalidate the names that were selected?



U.s. Law requires that diversity immigrant visas be made available through a strictly random process. A computer programming error resulted in a selection that was not truly random.


Since the computer programming error caused an outcome that was not random, the outcome did not meet the requirements of the law, and would have been unfair to many dv entrants.


Q: Is the 2012 diversity visa program cancelled?



No. The 2012 program will continue. The computer programming error has been identified and corrected. The department of state will run a new selection using all the qualified entries (ones received between october 5, 2010 and november 3, 2010) it received for the 2012 program.


Q: Do i have to submit a new application?



No. You may not submit a new application. We will use all qualified entries received during the october 5 to november 3, 2010 registration period.


Q: Will you open a new entry period?



New entries will not be accepted.


Q: I checked the entry status check website after may 1 and it said i had been selected. Can i apply for a dv visa?



Unfortunately results previously posted on this website were not valid because the selection process was not fair or random. We will take the entries of all individuals who sent in their registration during the original october 5 to november 3, 2010 time period and run a new lottery. We regret any inconvenience or disappointment this has caused. We expect new results to be available on this website on or about july 15, 2011.


Q: How can i check the results of the new selection?



The new results should be available on this website on or about july 15, 2011. The confirmation code you received when you registered is still valid for use on the website.


Q: Was the department of state hacked? Was my personal information at risk?



We have no evidence that this problem was caused by any intentional act. No unauthorized party accessed data related to the dv program.


This appears to be solely the result of a computer programming error.
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this is too bad !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a SOCK......well in all thing give thanks to GOD.....who know where you will be on 15 july....you may still be a winner....all we need now is prayers.......With GOD,all things are possible.
 
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Important notice to all 2010 applicant for 2012 dv lottery

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE 2012 DIVERSITY LOTTERY PROGRAM**



We regret to inform you that, due to a computer programming problem, the results of the 2012 Diversity Lottery that were previously posted on this website have been voided. They were not valid and were posted in error. The results were not valid because they did not represent a fair, random selection of entrants, as required by U.S. law.



If you checked this website during the first week in May and found a notice that you had been selected for further processing or a notice that you had not been selected, that notice has been rescinded and is no longer valid.



A new selection process will be conducted based on the original entries for the 2012 program.



If you submitted a qualified entry from October 5, 2010 to November 3, 2010, your entry remains with us. It will be included in the new selection lottery. Your confirmation number to check results on this website is still valid.



We expect the results of the new selection process to be available on this website on or about July 15, 2011.
 
MIfe won DV LOTTERY 2012

Hi dadadada,

My wife and I are in the US with a child. My wife won the dv visa lottery as the primary applicant.We are on student visa but unfortunately, I am out of status and my wife and son are still on status. Being out of status, will I be eligible to benefit from the dv lottery?

Secondly, the CN is 2012AF00008***. When likely is the interview date? Also, my younger brother won too with CN 2012AF000015***





dadadada72 said:
HELPING INFORMATIONS FOR 2012 DV WINNERS

Consular Processing

Consular processing(CP) is equivalent to 485 or adjustment of status process with the difference is that 485 can be filed only if the applicant is physically present in USA.
Consular processing is a interview process which, an applicant can take at us consulates overseas.

In order to apply for the consular processing , applicant's I-140 must be approved and the visa number (priority date) should be current.

You can apply for consular processing if

* You are outside the US
* You live in the US but prefer processing at a US consulate abroad for convenience
What are the differences between Consular Processing and Adjustment of Status?

* The time frame for Consular Processing is quicker than Adjustment of Status
* Consular Processing must be done in the (foreign) country of residence or country of birth; If you apply for adjustment of status, you must reside in the United States.
* As an alien who applies for Consular Processing, you have no benefits of work permit and advance parole. Generally speaking, if you apply for AoS, you may also apply for the benefits of work permit and advance parole.
* If you apply for Consular Processing, you must appear for the interview and medical exam at the consulate of the country of last residence or country of birth; if you apply for AoS you will need to take fingerprints and Physical exam in the US. For more information about adjustment of status please click here.
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adeyeye said:
hi select, how is NY. hope very fine, how come the forum by adediran have not been seen by me all this while. please can i still locate it or what is actually happening. stay cool bro. i still dey work make i get small money.
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Hi,
i am actually in Rhode Island at the moment.
Well, i don't know wht happened to adediran's thread, but u can keep checking for it or has it been deleted?
All the best.
 
kennyyak2002 said:
Hi dadadada,

My wife and I are in the US with a child. My wife won the dv visa lottery as the primary applicant.We are on student visa but unfortunately, I am out of status and my wife and son are still on status. Being out of status, will I be eligible to benefit from the dv lottery?

Secondly, the CN is 2012AF00008***. When likely is the interview date? Also, my younger brother won too with CN 2012AF000015***
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sorry DV2012 result has been canceled
 
PLEASE READ!!!!!!!!!!!!

May 16, 2011
Dear Diversity Visa Lottery Entrant:
We regret to inform you that, because of a computer programming error, the results of the 2012 Diversity Lottery that were previously posted on the Department of State Entrant Status Check website have been voided. The results were not valid because they did not represent a fair, random selection of entrants, as required by U.S. law. They were posted in error.
If you checked the Entrant Status Check website (http://www.dvlottery.state.gov) during the first week in May and found a notice that you had been selected for further processing or a notice that you had not been selected, that notice has been rescinded and is no longer valid.
A new selection process will be conducted based on the original entries for the 2012 program.
You submitted a qualified entry between October 5, 2010 and November 3, 2010. Your entry remains with us and will be included in the new selection lottery. Your confirmation number to check results on the Entrant Status Check website is still valid.
If you lost or destroyed your confirmation number, please click here:
https://ceac.state.gov/ccd/pls/public/edv_confirmation_num.php?p=8C74F50CB16E3532DE13EB1E76BCAA38
We expect the results of the new selection process to be available on or about July 15, 2011 at http://www.dvlottery.state.gov
We regret any inconvenience or disappointment this might have caused.
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions:
Q: Why was it necessary to invalidate the names that were selected?
U.S. law requires that Diversity Immigrant visas be made available through a strictly random process. A computer programming error resulted in a selection that was not truly random.
Since the computer programming error caused an outcome that was not random, the outcome did not meet the requirements of the law, and would have been unfair to many DV entrants.
Q: Is the 2012 Diversity Visa Program cancelled?
No. The 2012 program will continue. The computer programming error has been identified and corrected. The Department of State will run a new selection using all the qualified entries submitted for the 2012 program (received between October 5, 2010 and November 3, 2010).
Q: Do I have to submit a new application?
No. You may not submit a new application. We will use all qualified entries received during the October 5 to November 3, 2010 registration period.
Q: Will you open a new entry period?
No. New entries will not be accepted.
Q: I checked the Entry Status Check website after May 1 and it said I had been selected. Can I apply for a DV visa?
Unfortunately, results previously posted on this website are not valid because the selection process was not fair or random. We will take the entries of all individuals who sent in their registration during the original October 5 to November 3, 2010 time period and run a new lottery. We regret any inconvenience or disappointment this has caused.
Q: How can I check the results of the new selection?
The new results should be available on this website on or about July 15, 2011. The confirmation code you received when you registered is still valid for use on the website.
Q: Was the Department of State hacked? Was my personal information at risk?
We have no evidence that this problem was caused by any intentional act. No unauthorized party accessed data related to the DV program.
This appears to be solely the result of a computer programming error.
Q: You said the Department of State would not contact DV entrants by e-mail. Why are you sending this one now?
Because of the computer error, we decided it was important to notify every person who might have seen incorrect information on the website. An e-mail was the fastest way to reach DV entrants.
Winners in the new selection process will not be notified by e-mail. The results of the new selection process will only be available on the Entrant Status Check website (http://www.dvlottery.state.gov) on or about July 15, 2011.
Q: I thought I was selected, and I sent application forms to the Kentucky Consular Center. What should I do now?
Those forms will not be processed by the Kentucky Consular Center, because they were submitted in connection with the lottery result that was voided. We cannot reimburse you for any costs, such as postage, that you may have paid to send these forms to the Kentucky Consular Center. You should check the Entrant Status Check website on or about July 15 to see if you are selected in the repeated lottery selection process. If you are selected again, we ask that you simply follow the instructions given in the notification letter, including the step of mailing your completed application forms to the Kentucky Consular Center, once again.
Q: I thought I was selected. I am in the United State and contacted US Citizenship and Immigration Services about adjustment of status. What should I do now?
USCIS will not process any adjustment of status cases based on the voided DV selection process. If you already paid the $440 DV fee to the USBank lockbox based on your belief that you had been selected, you may request a refund from KCC through the following mailing address:
Kentucky Consular Center
3505 Highway 25-W North
Williamsburg, Kentucky 40769
 
Please someone should explain the bold You submitted a qualified entry between October 5, 2010 and November 3, 2010. What if someone didn't submitted the qualified entry will they specify?
 
Hey Guys,

Here's inviting you to the forum on facebook with regards to this matter, I think they have made some form of progress, I have joined the group, this group is especially good if you were initially selected.

Search on facebook for (US Green Card Lottery DV-2012 - 22,000 winners can't be ignored)

Best wishes,
 
am not sure the site will open at that time..we need to keep waiting.where did they say it will open at 12?
 
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