Most of these immigrants lived outside of the United States at the time they won their lotteries. Every year, the DV Program helps 50, randomly selected immigrants obtain permanent residence in the United States. Right now, there are various reform bills in Congress that may threaten the future of the program.
But, for now, the State Department continues to run the program. Eligible countries are those that have sent less than 50, immigrants to America in the past five years.
If your country of birth is not eligible for the lottery, you can still enter if you meet one of the following birth country eligibility requirements:. The eligible countries change from year to year. If you have a criminal record , you may not be eligible for a green card.
If you have another family member willing and eligible to sponsor your green card application, you may still want to consider registering for the DV lottery. Processing times can depend on which family-based immigration category you applied under. Applications sponsored by spouses are processed much faster than those sponsored by siblings, for example.
The DV Program registration period is at the end of each fiscal year. You can usually fill out this form between early October and early November each year. The form will also ask you to list your spouse and your children. If you have any children, you must list all of your biological children, adopted children, and step-children under the age of You must list your step-children even if you are no longer married to their parents.
Be sure to keep a copy of your confirmation number after submitting your application. The State Department selects DV lottery winners at random.
They use computer programs to allocate a specific amount of visas to each world region. Each year, the State Department ensures that each country receives no more than 7 percent of any available Diversity Visas. You can typically check your status in early May, the year after you submitted your Diversity Visa application.
Gov Travel. Passports International Travel U. Stay Connected. Law Enforcement. Diversity Visa Program. More Information. Who's Involved. DV Program Instructions. A Guide for New Immigrants. You are about to visit:. Of course, there is one more fee. The primary applicant must come before or at the same time as other family members with visas. At this point, your diversity visa will grant you entry to the U. Any immigrant still must conform with the Customs entry requirements.
If you are admitted, you will now be a lawful Permanent Resident, a green card holder. After you are admitted to the United States, USCIS will mail your green card to the address you provided to the State Department at the time of your immigrant visa interview or to Customs at the time you arrived in the United States. If you are already in the U. To obtain the Green Card, you must file Form I , change of status request.
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