What are your chances?
Every year, the DV program distributes 50,000 immigration visas based on the results of a random drawing. These visas will be distributed among countries with “historically low rates of immigration to the United States.”
According to the most recent data, nearly 23.2 million people enrolled for the Green Card lottery in the fiscal year 2021.
3 Following notification of the lottery, the first 50,000 people who applied, became the “winners” for that year. The reason for the higher number is that not all of the candidates will be able to start applying for green cards, and some will not be able to finish it.
Who Are Green Card-eligible?
Determine whether you are eligible for the green card lottery before registering. You must meet the requirements of the country in which you live, as well as the requirements of your qualifications or job experience.
Citizens of some countries with historically low immigrant populations in America are granted diversity visas. Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, and the Southern Americas are the six geographic regions in which the United States is divided: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, and Oceania (including South America, Central America, and Central America, and the Caribbean countries). Every year, the list of countries is subject to change, and it is posted on the Diversity Visa entry instructions.
If you were not born in an eligible country, you might still be eligible under the DV program if your spouse was born in an eligible country, both of you are mentioned on the same form, and both plan to enter the United States at the same time.
You may also be eligible if you were born in an unqualified country. Still, neither of your parents was born or legally residents of the country when you were born, as long as you have parents born in a qualifying country.
Work or education experience
In addition to being qualified based on your birth country, you must also complete certain educational or work experience requirements to be eligible for the green card lottery. In essence, you must have a high school education (or equivalent) or two years of work experience in a suitable occupation in the previous five years.
This database from the US Department of Labor's O*Net Online database might help you determine if your work experience is sufficient.
When should you register
The online registration period for the DV Program usually takes place between October 1 and November 1 each year. 6 When it is open, you must join up as soon as feasible. Due to significant site traffic, if you wait until the end of the sign-up period to register, you may be left out. Entries received after the deadline will not be accepted.
How and where to register
The green card lottery is conducted online, with the English version of the application being used. While your application must be submitted in English, full instructions in various languages can be accessed by following the above guidelines.
It's critical to carefully follow the directions and keep track of any required papers, such as your passport number, photos, and so on. It's the US State Department's video tutorial on registering for the green card lottery, which also includes the steps to follow.
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