So sorry to hear about your experience Studio, I can't imagine what it must feel like to not get the DV after all the effort and expenses. Good luck with everything else.
Vanrod, I have just gone through this myself (VERY HARROWING!) and I'm sorry your journey ends here. I don't know either one of you, but I feel really gutted that your dreams were within grasp, only to not be realised.
Vanrod, you unfortunately claimed chargeability through your husband, and you state that he was BORN in an ineligible country, so you cannot move forward in that way.
If either of your parents was BORN in an eligible country, I would perhaps talk to a good immigration lawyer and see if you can claim chargeability through them at your interview. Although I suspect that this might be difficult as this wasn't the original claim made I do think it's worth exploring each and every option before you call it quits.
My case: I'm a UK citizen, and was claiming chargeability through my mother's country of birth, Sierra Leone. On the day of my interview, the American CO took one look at my documents and basically told me not to bother paying the visa fees as I wasn't eligible; he claimed that the rules stated that unless my mother had been on official government business, I could not apply. Can you imagine the thoughts that went through my mind, after planning and waiting for almost a year for this opportunity? I was so distressed!
God was with me though and I suddenly remembered that I had for some unknown reason come to the interview with a copy of the DV instructions. I showed these to him and pointed out that the rules clearly state that if my mother had been studying, which she had, I could go ahead with the process. He argued, I argued politely back, he went off to check with a supervisor and lo and behold, I could go on with processing my case!
Even then, he did not give me the visa, but instead put me on administrative processing, asking that I come back with more evidence!!!! It was a stressful wait, but a month later I was called to go pick up my passports and IVs.
So I guess the point I'm trying to make (rather long-windedly
) is that you should explore all options before folding in the towel. Some people would've have taken the Officer's words as the end and walked away, and I will forever be so grateful to God for giving me the strength to stand my ground.
All the best to you both.