Diversity Visa Program (Green Card Lottery) FAQs

• Q: What Is The Diversity Visa Program (Green Card Lottery)?
  A: 50,000 immigrant visas are made available each year through a lottery to people who come from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States.  … More
• Q: How Much Does It Cost To Complete The Green Card Lottery Forms?
  A: 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, … More
• Q: Who Is Eligible To Apply For The Diversity Visa Program?
  A: 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 … More
• Q: What Types Of Jobs Qualify For The Green Card Lottery?
  A: The law and regulations require that every diversity visa entrant must have at least a high school education or its equivalent or have, within the past five years, … More
• Q: How Do I Apply For The Diversity Visa Program?
  A: 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 … More
• Q: What Do The Terms Eligibility, Native, and Chargeability Mean?
  A: Your country of eligibility will normally be the same as your country of birth. Your country of eligibility is not related to where you live. "Native" … More
• Q: How Much Does The Diversity Visa Program Cost?
  A: 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. More
• Q: How Do I Find Out If I Won The Diversity Visa Lottery?
  A: If you win, you will be notified by mail at the address listed on your application.  Instructions and information on fees will be sent to the … More
• Q: Should I Hire A Lawyer To Assist Me With Applying For The Diversity Visa Program?
  A: Hiring a lawyer may be a good idea because the requirements are so strict for the Diversity Visa program that if you fail to follow the instructions to the letter your … More