Quick answer
The U.S. Diversity Visa Program, often called the Green Card Lottery, is an annual U.S. Department of State program for people from countries with historically lower levels of immigration to the United States. Selection is random among eligible entries and does not guarantee an immigrant visa.
What to do next
- Confirm that the current DV program is open and that your country of chargeability is eligible.
- Check whether you meet the education or qualifying work-experience requirement.
- Prepare accurate passport, identity, family, and photo information as required by the current instructions.
- Submit only one entry per person unless official rules say otherwise.
- Save the confirmation number after submission.
- Check the official results during the published results period.
Helpful details
- Eligibility country lists, application windows, quotas, photo rules, and timelines change by DV year.
- Selection is by computerized random draw; no service can increase the chance of selection beyond helping you submit a complete and eligible entry.
- A selected entry is not the same as visa issuance. Winners must still complete further steps, attend an interview if required, and meet U.S. immigrant visa requirements.
Common requirements
- Eligible country of chargeability under the current DV instructions.
- Education or work-experience eligibility under current U.S. rules.
- Compliant applicant photo and family member photos where required.
- Accurate identity, passport, and family information.
- Valid email and secure access to confirmation details.
How eVisa Immigration helps
All your global visas in one place. eVisa Immigration supports travellers with visas, ETAs, arrival cards, and travel documents through a clearer online application experience. eVisa Immigration helps travellers apply with a secure online form, guided application support, document upload guidance, application review, email updates, and multilingual assistance where available. Approval depends on government review, eligibility, and the accuracy of the information provided.
Before you continue
- Do not submit duplicate entries. Duplicate entries can disqualify the applicant under official DV rules.
- Use current U.S. Department of State instructions before publishing or applying.
Important notice
- Approval depends on government review, eligibility, and accurate information. eVisa Immigration cannot guarantee approval or entry.
- eVisa Immigration is an independent service provider unless a specific official relationship is clearly stated for a destination or service.
- Government fees and eVisa Immigration service fees should be reviewed separately before payment. Available payment methods and currencies may vary.
Frequently asked questions
Can eVisa Immigration improve my chance of being selected?
No. Selection is random. A service can help with completeness and timing, but cannot influence the lottery.
Are the eligible countries the same every year?
No. Eligibility lists and application windows can change each DV year and must be checked against current official instructions.
eVisa Immigration is an independent travel-document service and is not affiliated with any government.