What is the Diversity Visa (DV) Program and how to know that you are selected?

 

 
What is Diversity Visa Program?
The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, also known as the Green Card Lottery, is a program run by the United States government that awards a limited number of visas each year to people from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the United States.
The program is designed to promote diversity among immigrants to the United States. It provides an opportunity for people from eligible countries to apply for a permanent resident visa, also known as a green card, which allows them to live and work in the United States permanently.
To be eligible for the Diversity Visa, applicants must meet certain education or work experience requirements, as well as other eligibility criteria. The application process typically takes place once a year, and the number of visas awarded is limited by a quota system.
 
how many people selected in DV program each year?
The number of people selected in the Diversity Visa program, also known as the Green Card Lottery, varies each year and is determined by a quota system. The United States government sets an annual limit on the number of Diversity Visas that can be issued, which is usually around 55,000 visas per year.
It's important to note that while a large number of people apply for the Diversity Visa program each year, only a fraction of them is actually selected. The selection process is based on a computer-generated random lottery drawing, and applicants must meet strict eligibility requirements to be considered. Therefore, the number of people selected can vary from year to year.
 
What is the opening and closing dates for the Diversity Visa application period, and when are the lottery results typically announced?
The Diversity Visa (DV) application period usually opens in early October and closes in early November each year. However, the exact dates may vary from year to year, so it's important to check the U.S. Department of State's DV program website for the specific dates.

After the DV application period closes, the U.S. Department of State conducts a random lottery to select applicants for the program. The lottery results are typically announced in May of the following year. Applicants can check the results of the lottery online using their confirmation number, which they received when they submitted their application.

It's important to note that even if an applicant is selected in the lottery, they are not guaranteed to receive a Diversity Visa. They must still go through a rigorous vetting process, including a background check and an interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate, to determine if they are eligible for a visa.

How to check the DV result? And how you can know that you are selected?
To check the Diversity Visa (DV) lottery results, applicants can follow these steps:
1.      Go to the U.S. Department of State's Diversity Visa Program website at dvprogram.state.gov.
2.      Click on the "Check Status" button.
3.      Enter the confirmation number that was assigned to you when you submitted your DV application.
4.      Fill in your personal information, including your name, date of birth, and the year of your DV application.
5.      Enter the verification code that is displayed on the screen.
6.      Click on the "Submit" button.

If you have been selected in the lottery, you will receive further instructions on how to proceed with your application. If you have not been selected, you will see a message informing you that your application was not selected for further processing.
It's important to note that the U.S. government does not notify Diversity Visa applicants by email, postal mail, or phone. Therefore, applicants should only check their lottery results on the official DV program website to avoid scams or fraud.