After the DV Lottery selection, how long does the alien have to apply for the visa?
a. Those selected in the DV-2011 lottery are entitled to apply for visa issuance only during fiscal year 2011 (from October 1, 2010, through September 30, 2011). Applicants must obtain their visa or adjust status by the end of the fiscal year, or September 30, 2011. b. There is no carry-over of DV benefits into the next year for persons who are selected but who do not obtain visas by September 30, 2010 (the end of the fiscal year.). c. Also, spouses and children who derive status from a DV-2011 registration can only obtain visas in the DV category between October 2010 and September 2011.
