The US green card lottery, also known as the Diversity Visa (DV) lottery, is an initiative created to give people from nations with low rates of immigration to the US the option to apply for a chance to get a green card, which grants permanent residency in the US.
The green card entitles holders to unrestricted entry and exit from the United States as well as the ability to live and work there permanently. Additionally, they are eligible for many of the same advantages and rights enjoyed by US citizens, including the ability to enroll in school, apply for specific jobs, and launch their own enterprises.
Criteria for Green Card Lottery eligibility.
People can only participate in the Divesity Visa lottery if they are citizens of a nation that is eligible. Countries must fulfill specific educational or professional experience requirements, which vary by year. It is crucial to thoroughly examine the official rules as the specific requirements may change from year to year.
You must be eligible to participate in the US Diversity Lottery, also known as the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, and submit the required documentation.
Eligibility.
You must be a native of a nation that meets the requirements and has a low rate of immigration to the US. Also, you must have either a high school diploma or its equivalent, or at least two years of recent work experience in a profession that qualifies.
Passport
You must have a passport that is up to date and that won’t expire for at least six months after the time you plan to spend in the US. Nevertheless, the requirement for a passport at the application stage was removed in 2023. You can thus apply without a passport and add one afterwards.
Photographs
You must submit passport-style pictures that adhere to US Department of State requirements.
Application Form
During the application period, the US Department of State website (https://dvprogram.state.gov/) will include an online Diversity Visa Application form that you must fill out and submit.
Note: On their DV lottery application, applicants may list their spouse and children. Your spouse and any unmarried children under the age of 21 may submit paperwork to apply for a Green Card if you are chosen in the DV lottery and receive one.
