DV Visa

DV Visa: U.S. Diversity Visa (Green Card Lottery Program)

The DV Visa, also known as the Diversity Visa or Green Card Lottery, is a U.S. immigrant visa program that grants permanent residency (Green Card) to individuals from countries with historically low immigration rates to the United States. Each year, up to 55,000 Diversity Visas are made available through a random lottery selection process.

Winning the DV Lottery gives eligible applicants the opportunity to live, work, and study permanently in the U.S.

Who Can Apply for a DV Visa?

✅ Citizens of countries eligible under the current year’s DV Program
✅ Applicants with at least high school education or equivalent, or
✅ Minimum of two years’ work experience in an occupation that requires at least two years of training or experience
✅ Individuals who meet the general U.S. immigration eligibility criteria
✅ Must have no disqualifying criminal or immigration history

Key Benefits of the DV Visa

✔️ Obtain permanent residency (Green Card)
✔️ Live, work, and study anywhere in the U.S.
✔️ Travel freely in and out of the U.S.
✔️ Eligible to sponsor family members for immigration
✔️ Pathway to U.S. citizenship after meeting residency requirements
✔️ No need for a U.S. job offer or family sponsorship

DV Visa Requirements

To qualify for the Diversity Visa:

✅ Be selected in the annual DV Lottery
✅ Meet education or work experience requirements
✅ Submit accurate DS-260 Immigrant Visa Application
✅ Pass required medical examinations
✅ Pass security and background checks
✅ Demonstrate ability to support yourself in the U.S.

Duration of Stay

  • DV Visa holders receive permanent residency upon entry to the U.S.

  • Green Card is valid for 10 years and is renewable

  • Eligible for U.S. citizenship after meeting residency and other naturalization requirements

DV Visa Application Process

Submit an online entry

receive DV Lottery Selection Notice

DS-260 Immigrant Visa Application

Prepare supporting documents

Undergo medical examination

Attend interview at U.S. Embassy

Receive DV Visa

Required Documents

  • Valid passport

  • Confirmation of DV Lottery selection

  • DS-260 confirmation page

  • High school diploma or work experience documents

  • Birth certificate

  • Marriage certificate (if applicable)

  • Police clearance certificates

  • Medical examination report

  • Proof of financial resources

  • Visa fee payment receipts

Why Choose Us for DV Visa Support?

  • ✅ Guidance on correctly submitting your DV Lottery entry
    ✅ Help with preparing DS-260 and supporting documents
    ✅ Interview preparation to improve approval chances
    ✅ Step-by-step support from lottery selection to Green Card issuance
    ✅ Ongoing updates on deadlines and program requirements