U.S.Green Card Lottery

What is the U.S. Green Card Lottery?

Each year the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery program grants 50,000 permanent resident visas ("green cards") to individuals who meet strict eligibility requirements from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States. This official U.S. government program aims to diversify the United States population by creating an immigration opportunity for under-represented groups. Properly completed entries are entered into a computer-generated lottery and winners are randomly selected. Winners and their family members are able to live, work, and study in the United States!

How do I enter the lottery?

There are two ways to enter the Diversity Visa Lottery. The first is through the U.S. Department of State website. The second is through a professional immigration service, such as U.S. Green Card Services.

U.S. Department of State Website

Entry via the U.S. Department of State website is free. See the U.S. Department of State Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery Instructions for more information.

Advantages of a Professional Immigration Service

Error-free and on time entry
Step-by-step guidance through the process
Information check and correction, if necessary
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Ability to submit entry in multiple years

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Every year the U.S. Department of State rejects up to 25 percent of entries submitted because they are not completed properly and do not meet DV Lottery requirements. Consider using a professional immigration service company to be sure your entry makes it into the lottery. If your entry is rejected, you lose the chance to win.

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What happens after I enter?

DV Lottery winners will be notified via U.S. mail between May and July of the year following entry. Details about completing the visa application process will be included in the notification letter.

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