Diversity Visa Lottery

There is no initial fee to enter the DV Program. The U.S. Government employs no outside consultants or private services to operate the DV program. Any intermediaries or others who offer assistance to prepare an application do so without the authority or consent of the U.S. Government. The Diversity Immigration Program makes available each year by random selection 50,000 permanent residence visas to persons from countries that have low rates of immigration to the United States. Visas are apportioned among six geographic regions based on immigration rates over the last five years, with a greater number of visas going to regions with lower rates of immigration.

Entries for the DV- 2008 Program must be submitted electronically between noon (EST) Wednesday, October 3, 2007 and noon (EST) Sunday, December 2, 2007.

Applicants may access the electronic diversity visa entry form at www.dvlottery.state.gov during the registration period beginning noon (EST) October 3.

For instructions and more information, visit http://travel.state.gov/pdf/DV_2008_Final.pdf.