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Diversity Visa Lottery (DV-2014) Entry Status Check starts May 1, 2013

 

The online registration for DV-2014 began October 2, 2012 and concluded on November 3, 2012. Entrants who completed online DV-2014 entries can check the status of their entries by returning to the website at http://www.dvlottery.state.gov starting at noon (EDT) on May 1, 2013.

Even if you are not selected on May 1, 2013, you should keep your confirmation number until at least June 30, 2014. The Department of State may select more DV-2014 entries on or around October 1, 2013.

Entry Status Check will be the ONLY means by which DV lottery winners/selectees will be notified of their selection for DV-2014. Additionally, Entry Status Check will provide successful selectees with instructions on how to proceed with their application and provide the date and time of the immigrant visa appointment.

The Kentucky Consular Center no longer mails notification letters and does not use email to notify DV entrants of their selection in the DV program. Review the DV Program 2014 Instructions “Selection of Applicants” section, which provides detailed information about the DV process.

If you have been selected for further processing in the Diversity Visa program, after you receive instructions, you will need to demonstrate you are eligible for a diversity immigrant visa by successfully completing the next steps. When requested to do so by the Kentucky Consular Center, you will need to complete an immigrant visa application, submit required documents and forms, pay required fees, complete a medical examination, and then next be interviewed by a consular officer at the U.S. embassy or consulate to demonstrate you qualify for a diversity visa. Please note that the Kentucky Consular Center will provide application information online ONLY through the Entrant Status Check on the E-DV website www.dvlottery.state.gov.

It is expected that the next application period for the DV Lottery (DV-2015) will be between October and December this year. Official dates, rules and eligible countries should be announced by late September. For more information, go to the official US State Department website at www.dvlottery.state.gov. You may also contact our office in the early fall for more information and assistance to complete another application. Be aware that the application for the DV lottery is free and you do not need to pay any agency to enter.

Comprehensive immigration reform bill introduced

 

Wednesday, April 17, 2013 – Today a long awaited comprehensive immigration reform bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate. The Emerald Isle Immigration Center welcomes the approach taken to fix many of the broken aspects of the current immigration system and urges all of our friends and supporters to act in support of reform, as there will be a long road to travel before this bill gets passed and becomes law. We thank all the members of the U.S. Senate and their staff for getting the process started.

Over the next few weeks as the bill is reviewed, discussed and debated it is important for everyone to contact your Senators and support the bill to ensure that the key components remain intact.

You can submit your own personal testimony by email to info@judiciary-dem.senate.gov

The Senate Judiciary committee will be holding two hearings on the bill on Friday and Monday. The Friday hearing can be viewed here.

At this time it is very important to note that no new law has been passed and immigration reform has not happened yet. No one is currently eligible to apply for any benefits under this bill. Beware of scams that say that there is a new law.

Please log onto our website or EIIC Facebook page for further updates.

 

 

Press Release: Tánaiste Welcomes US Immigration Legislation As Good News for Irish in the US

Tánaiste Welcomes US Immigration Legislation As Good News for Irish in the US

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, Eamon Gilmore T.D. , has welcomed the publication of a draft Bill for reform of the US immigration system.

The legislation – which was drafted over several months by a bi-partisan group of eight US Senators – includes provisions that would help resolve the plight of thousands of undocumented Irish people who are living illegally in the US.

It also provides for future flows of legal migration between Ireland and the US.

Welcoming the draft legislation, the Tánaiste said:“This Bill is a very positive development which, if adopted, would help to end the great hardship and uncertainty faced by undocumented Irish in the US and their families here in Ireland.

The inclusion of a new provision to allow several thousand Irish citizens to legally avail of employment opportunities in the US every year is also particularly welcome.

Both of these issues have been a key focus of my ongoing engagement with political leaders in the US, particularly during my visit to Washington D.C. over St. Patrick’s Day when I discussed them with Ireland’s key friends on Capitol Hill and in the Administration.

I am conscious that the overall issues involved are complex and sensitive ones within the US political system and that much further debate is likely to be required before the final shape of any overall legislation becomes clear.

I would like at this stage to express on behalf of the Government our deepest appreciation to the bi-partisan group of US Senators who have spearheaded this historic initiative. The Government will continue to liaise closely with them and other key stakeholders in Congress and throughout the Irish-American community.

This draft Senate Bill is another significant step towards an ultimate outcome that has been long-sought by generations of Irish migrants to the US and their families”.

Press Office
17 April 2013

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