Which countries are eligible for Diversity Visa Lottery?

1. To enter the Diversity Visa Lottery you must be a native of a qualifying country

• Bangladesh.
• Brazil.
• Canada.
• China (Including Hong Kong SAR)
• Colombia.
• Dominican Republic.
• El Salvador.
• Haiti.

Is the diversity visa program still active?

Due to novel COVID-19 outbreak all interviews in the diversity visa program have been suspended. Of the 55,000 lottery winners, about 42,000 were not able to complete the process, which includes consular interviews and background checks.

How many countries have diversity visas?

All applicants are selected randomly as a whole, for the number of visas allocated for that region, but with the limitation that no single country may receive more than 7% of the total diversity visas. That is the maximum number of applicants per country that can get a green visa is not more than 3,500.

How long does diversity visa last?

six months
A diversity visa is usually valid for up to six months from the date of issuance unless your medical examination expires sooner, which may make your visa valid for less than six months.

How many immigrants are in the diversity visa program?

The legislation established the current and permanent Diversity Visa (DV) program, where 55,000 immigrant visas are available in an annual lottery.

Who are the countries that do not qualify for Diversity Visa?

Countries that do not qualify for this year’s diversity Visa Green Card program: Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico, and Peru.

Who are eligible for Global Entry into the United States?

U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents and citizens of the following countries are eligible for Global Entry membership: Citizens of Argentina Citizens of India Citizens of Colombia Citizens of United Kingdom Citizens of Germany Citizens of Panama Citizens of Singapore Citizens of South Korea Citizens of Switzerland Citizens of Taiwan

How to apply for a diversity visa in 2022?

For Fiscal Year 2022, up to 55,000 Diversity Visas (DVs) will be available. There is no cost to register for the DV program. Applicants who are selected in the program (selectees) must meet simple but strict eligibility requirements to qualify for a diversity visa. The Department of State determines selectees through a randomized computer drawing.