Diversity Visas
Overview
The Congressionally mandated Diversity Immigrant Visa Program makes available 50,000 diversity visas (DV) annually, drawn from random selection among all entries to persons who meet strict eligibility requirements from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States.
For instructions on applying to the DV program, click here.
- 2013 Diversity Visa Program Registration
- Important Notice Regarding the 2013 Diversity Visa Program
- Important Notice Regarding the 2012 Diversity Visa Program (PDF 29kb)
For more information on the Diversity Visa Program, including answers to frequently asked questions, a 50-minute Department of State video is available at http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_1318.html
Fraud Warning
Please Note: There have been instances of fraudulent websites posing as official U.S. Government sites. Some companies posing as the U.S. Government have sought money in order to "complete" lottery entry forms. There is no charge to download and complete the Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form. The Department of State notifies successful Diversity Visa applicants by letter, and NOT by email. To learn more see the Department of State Warning and the Federal Trade Commission Warning.
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