The computer will randomly select individuals from among all qualified entries.  All Diversity Visa (DV-

2012) entrants will be required to go to the E-DV website Entry Status Check to find out whether their entry has 

been selected in the DV lottery or to find out they have not been selected. Selectees will be notified of their 

selection through the Entry Status Check available starting May 1, 2011 at the E-DV website 

www.dvlottery.state.gov.  Selectees will be directed to a confirmation page that  will provide further instructions,

including information on fees connected with immigration to the United States.  Entry Status Check will be the ONLY means by which selectees will be notified of their selection for DV-2012.  The Kentucky Consular 

Center 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 non-selection through 

the web-based Entry 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-2012 visas will be issued between October 1, 2011, and September 30, 2012.

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