Diversity Lottery
live and work in the u.s.a
green card
Each year, the Diversity Lottery (DV) Program makes 55,000 immigrant visas
available through a lottery to people who come from countries with low rates
of immigration to the United States. Of such visas, 5,000 are allocated for use
under NACARA beginning with DV '99. The State Department (DOS) holds
the lottery every year, and randomly selects approximately 110,000 applicants
from all qualified entries. The DOS selects the approximately 110,000
applications since many will not complete the visa process. However once
55,000 are issued or the fiscal year ends, the DV program is closed. If you
receive a visa through the Diversity Visa Lottery Program you will be
authorized to live and work permanently in the United States. You will also
be allowed to bring your spouse and any unmarried children under the age of
21 to the United States.