Each year there is a Green Card Lottery operated by the Department of State. 50,000 visas are issued annually based on the Green Card Lottery, which is officially known as the Diversity Visa. The Green Card Lottery is only open to those persons born in countries with low rates of immigration to the USA. Those countries whose citizens are eligible for the Green Card Lottery are subject to change by Congress. Each winner, and their family, will have the opportunity to apply for permanent residency status after receiving their visa.
Who Is Eligible To Apply For The Diversity Visa Program?
In order to be elgible you or your spouse must be a native of a country that is eligible to participate in the Diversity Visa Lottery. You may also be eligible to apply if your parent was born in …
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How Do I Apply For The Diversity Visa Program?
The Department of State will publish explicit instructions on how to apply in press releases and the Federal Register before the each year's lottery. It is very important to follow all …
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How Much Does The Diversity Visa Program Cost?
There is no fee to enter the Diversity Visa lottery. If you are selected, you will have to pay a fee for an immigrant visa and a separate visa lottery surcharge.
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