DV LOTTERY 2026 PROGRAM INFORMATION.
The Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery, also known as the Green Card Lottery, is a program managed by the U.S. Department of State. It provides a path to legal permanent residency (Green Card) for individuals from countries with historically low immigration rates to the United States. Here's an overview of the program: Key Points: 1. Annual Lottery: The DV Lottery is held annually, and about 50,000 Diversity Visas are available each year. 2. Eligibility: Country of Birth: You must be born in an eligible country. The list of eligible countries is updated annually, excluding countries with high immigration rates to the U.S. over the past five years. Education or Work Experience: Applicants must have at least a high school education (or its equivalent) or two years of work experience in a job that requires at least two years of training or experience. 3. Application Process: Submission Period: The application is usually open for a few weeks in October-November. Online Submission: Applicatio...