A Chance to Win a U.S. Green Card Through the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program
The Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery, also known as the Green Card Lottery, offers a unique opportunity for nationals from countries with low immigration rates to the United States to apply for permanent residency. Each year, 50,000 green cards are issued through a random lottery system.
At Borderless Lawyers, we help eligible applicants properly enter the DV Lottery and guide winners through the complex green card process.
✅ What Is the DV Lottery?
The DV Program is run annually by the U.S. Department of State. If selected, winners can apply for immigrant visas and become lawful permanent residents (green card holders) of the United States.
🌍 Who Is Eligible?
You may qualify to enter the DV Lottery if you:
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Are a native of an eligible country (countries with low immigration rates to the U.S.)
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Have at least a high school education or its equivalent OR two years of work experience in the past five years in a qualifying occupation
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Are admissible to the U.S. under immigration law
🛑 Note: Some countries are excluded each year. The list changes annually based on immigration patterns.
📋 DV Lottery Application Process
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Submit Your Entry Online
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Applications are submitted through the official U.S. State Department website during a specific window (usually Oct–Nov).
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Only one entry per person per year is allowed.
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Wait for Selection Results
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Results are usually announced the following May.
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Use your unique confirmation number to check your status online.
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If Selected: Prepare for Visa Application
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File Form DS-260
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Attend a medical exam
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Attend a visa interview at the U.S. embassy or consulate
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Receive Immigrant Visa
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Once approved, enter the U.S. and receive your green card.
⚠️ Being selected in the lottery does not guarantee a green card. You must still meet all eligibility and admissibility requirements.
🧾 Borderless Lawyers Can Help You:
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Understand eligibility rules and disqualifying factors
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Submit a complete and accurate DV entry
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Prepare documents if selected
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Guide you through the DS-260 and visa interview process
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Identify alternate immigration options if needed
💡 Why the DV Lottery Matters
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No sponsorship required (no job or family needed)
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Simple, low-cost application
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Opportunity for eligible individuals from underrepresented countries
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Path to permanent residency and eventual U.S. citizenship
🌐 Ready to Enter the U.S. Green Card Lottery?
We make sure your DV entry is accurate and compliant—and support you every step of the way if you’re selected.