
The results showed a pattern that was inconsistent with the statistical outcome expected from a random selection more than 98 percent of the selectees had registered for the DV program on the first two days of the 30-day registration period. We regret any inconvenience this might have caused.įor further information and future updates on the 2012 DV program, please see: We expect the results of the new random selection process to be available by July 15, 2011, via the ESC function on. We are not accepting new entries for the DV-2012 program. Your confirmation number, which is required to determine the status of your entry, remains the same. Your entry will be included in the new random selection. If you submitted a qualified entry from October 5, 2010, to November 3, 2010, you do not need to reapply. This means that we have rescinded all notices informing entrants that they had been selected for further processing in DV-2012 if you received such a notice via ESC on, it is no longer valid.Ī new random selection process will be conducted based on the original entries for the DV-2012 program. The results were not valid because of a computer error they did not represent a fair, random selection of entrants, as required by U.S.

Results previously available via the Entry Status Check (ESC) function on the Department of State website,, were posted in error and are now invalid. The results of the selection process for the 2012 Diversity Visa (DV-2012) program have been voided. Important Notice Regarding the 2012 Diversity Visa Program An individual with an approved petition and a priority date that is current for processing is eligible to apply for an immigrant visa or K nonimmigrant visa.

Specific information about filing immigrant petitions is available on the USCIS website. The petition is filed either by a relative or a potential employer at a USCIS office in the United States.

Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) before applying for an immigrant visa. In general, a person who wishes to immigrate to the United States must have a petition approved by the U.S. Filipino Spouses and Fiancé(e)s - Love and Marriage and Migrating to the U.S.
