HOW LONG DO APPLICANTS WHO ARE SELECTED REMAIN ENTITLED TO APPLY FOR VISAS IN THE DV-2002 CATEGORY?

Persons selected in the DV-2003 lottery are entitled to apply for visa issuance only during fiscal year 2003, i.e., from October 2002 through September 2003. Applicants must obtain the DV visa or adjust status by the end of the Fiscal Year (September 30, 2003).There is no carry-over of DV benefits into the next year for persons who are selected but who do not obtain visas during FY-2003. Also, spouses and children who derive status from a DV-2003 registration can only obtain visas in the DV category between October 2002 and September 2003. Applicants who apply overseas will receive an appointment letter from the Kentucky Consular Center 30-60 days before the scheduled appointment.