U.S. Diversity Visa (DV)
The U.S. Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery will be open from Wednesday, October 2, 2024, and 12:00 pm (GMT-4) to Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Registering for the DV Lottery is the first step in obtaining your U.S. permanent residence through the Diversity Visa Program.
DV Lottery
WHAT IS A Diversity Visa Lottery Program?
VISA
The Diversity Visa Lottery Program, also popularly known as the Green Card Lottery, is an annual program that makes over 50,000 permanent resident visas available to individuals from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States. The program aims to diversify the immigrant population in the U.S. by selecting applicants from specific regions. Established in 1990, the DV Lottery Program has made over 1.8 million people American Permanent Residents. Paths to citizenship are available later.
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WHO IS IT FOR?
PROFILE
A typical applicant for the U.S. Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery is a motivated individual from an eligible country with aspirations to build a new life in the United States. This person has completed a high school education or possesses two years of work experience in a qualifying occupation that requires specialized training or experience.
They hold a valid, unexpired passport at the time of application and understand the importance of submitting a complete and accurate application within the designated registration period. The applicant will be able to prove that they will be able to support themselves initially in the U.S., either through their own means or a U.S. job that is awaiting their arrival.
Benefits
Direct Green Card
Land in the U.S. with a permanent residence before the end of 2026.
Bring your family
A single application can support the whole family.
Fixed timeline
You know from the start the detailed timeline and when you can begin to plan your move to the U.S..
Qualification
Eligible country
Be from a country with low immigration rates to the U.S. listed in 2026 DV Lottery List.
BASIC EDUCATION
Have at least a high school education or equivalent OR
Two years of work experience in an occupation requiring at least two years of training or experience.
Supporting Documents
Provide the valid documents in English and the required pictures.
Why choose NAIA for your DV Lottery?
You can only apply once a year
You get one shot per cycle at the DV Lottery : if your name is picked in the lottery phase of the visa process, the supporting documents you have submitted will be examined by immigration officers. Our team oversees hundreds of applications each years, thus we prevent a lot of small mistakes that could prevent your successful participation in this DV Lottery cycle. Slight mistakes such as format errors, typos, web timeouts or documentary mixups are liable to lead to the automatic rejection of your application. Avoid these situations, let NAIA’s professional team handle your application process.
WE have Experience
NAIA’s world-class U.S. attorneys will ensure that every application they submit is complete and approvable on your initial attempt. If you trust in our expertise, the only thing standing between you and your U.S. permanent residence is being picked in the DV Lottery! Having a representative is not a requirement to participate in the DV Lottery Program. However, over 99% of unassisted DV Lottery applicants see their applications rejected either at the Lottery stage or in the following green card application steps.
We guide you the whole time
The Diversity Visa Program is a multi-step process with strict deadlines. Once selected through the lottery, the applicant must complete several additional steps in order to confirm their application and receive their visas. Selected applicants who wish to apply for visas must be prepared to act promptly on their cases. If you opt to have NAIA represent you in your application for a green card after going through the DV Lottery, we will ensure you meet the deadlines and all the documentary requirements to maximize your chances of obtaining your permanent residence visa.