DV Lottery 2025: Everything You Need to Know

Introduction

The DV Lottery, officially known as the Diversity Visa Lottery, is an annual lottery program conducted by the U.S. Department of State. It provides 50,000 immigrant visas to individuals from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the United States.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the DV Lottery, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a native of a qualifying country.
• Have at least a high school education or its equivalent.
• Have at least two years of work experience in an occupation requiring at least two years of training or experience.

Application Process

The DV Lottery application process is conducted online. Applications are typically accepted from October to November each year.

Applicants must submit a completed application form, along with a digital photograph and a fee. The application form requires personal information, education and work experience details, and contact information.

Selection Process

After the application deadline, all eligible applications are entered into a computerized lottery. Approximately 50,000 applicants are randomly selected for further processing.

Selected applicants are notified via email and are required to submit additional documents, such as a passport and medical examination results.

Visa Issuance

If an applicant is approved after the document review process, they will be issued a DV immigrant visa. DV visas are valid for six months and allow the holder to enter the United States to become a lawful permanent resident.

Additional Information

For more information on the DV Lottery, please visit the official website of the U.S. Department of State: https://dvlottery.state.gov