What happens if a Diversity Visa Lottery winner is selected but does not complete the process before the fiscal year ends?

Question

John Dampson · Accepted Answer

DV visas can only be used in the same year you were chosen for the lottery. So, their application is no longer valid and they will need to reapply.

mackenzie lowe · Answer

They cannot carry over or extend the approval to the next year.

wyatt chambers · Answer

If delays are due to missing documents or late interviews, they bear the consequences.

valerie stanton · Answer

The only option is to reapply for the lottery in future years.

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