Diversity Visa Green Card Approved by USCIS
USCIS just approved a Diversity visa lottery green card for a national from Ukraine.
Khadija DerrickSeptember 9, 2024
DV Lottery: What does a country of eligibility/chargeability mean?
For a DV lottery application, you either have to be born in one of the eligible countries for the particular fiscal year, or you must be chargeable to such country.
FY 2024 Diversity Visa Lottery Winners to be Released
Beginning May 6, 2023, at 12 PM ET, the State Department will release the FY 2024 Diversity Visa Lottery winners.
Khadija DerrickMay 5, 2023
I Was Selected in the Diversity Visa Lottery: What are the Next Steps?
If you were selected in the Diversity Visa Lottery FY 2023, you should follow the steps as outlined in this blog to make sure you will submit your application in time.
Khadija DerrickMay 25, 2022
FY 2023 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Opens Today
Starting from noon EST on October 6, 2021, the State Department will begin accepting online registration for Fiscal Year 2023 Diversity Visa lottery here. Foreign nationals who qualify for the lottery have until noon EST on November 9 to file online.…
Jenny ZhanOctober 6, 2021
Diversity Visa Lottery: Will the lottery continue under the new administration? What changes were made to the Diversity Visa lottery system during the Trump administration?
The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program makes up to 50,000 green cards available annually, drawn from random selection among all entries to individuals who are from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States. The DV Program is administered…
Jenny ZhanNovember 10, 2020
FY 2022 Diversity Visa Lottery Opens October 7
Starting from noon EST on October 7, 2020, the State Department will begin accepting online registration for Fiscal Year 2022 Diversity Visa lottery here. Foreign nationals who qualify for the lottery have until noon EST on November 10 to file online.…
Jenny ZhanOctober 2, 2020
Fiscal Year 2021 Diversity Visa Lottery Winners Selected
U.S. Statement Department have announced that they have chosen the winners of the FY 2021 Diversity Visa Lottery. Although the announcement of the winners were delayed by a month this year due to the Coronavirus, USCIS have stated that this…
Jenny ZhanJune 8, 2020
FY 2021 Diversity Visa Lottery Results Delayed Until June 6
The U.S. State Department has announced today that it has postponed the diversity visa lottery result date from May 5, 2020 to June 5, 2020. The State Department has also announced that this delay will not impact the process of…
Jenny ZhanApril 28, 2020
Can I apply for the Diversity Lottery While on an E-2 visa? Will the Diversity Lottery impact my visa? Can I apply for the diversity lottery?
The diversity lottery gives 50,000 people from different countries the opportunity to get a green card. You can find out more about the Diversity Lottery by clicking here. Many people apply for the diversity lottery and common questions are: Could…
Jenny ZhanOctober 3, 2019
FY 2021 Diversity Visa Lottery Opens October 2
Starting from noon EST on October 2, 2019, the State Department will begin accepting online registration for Fiscal Year 2020 Diversity Visa lottery here. Foreign nationals who qualify for the lottery have until noon EST on November 5 to file online.…
Jenny ZhanSeptember 25, 2019
Immigrant Visas Approved for a Diversity Lottery Applicant and his family from Germany
Scott Legal just had immigrant visas approved for a diversity lottery applicant and his family. The applicant and his family are from Germany and their interview was in Frankfurt. The applicant was our E-2 client who initially wanted to apply for E-2 visa but…
Jenny ZhanMay 13, 2019
FY 2020 Diversity Visa Winners Selected
U.S. Statement Department have announced that they have chosen the winners of the FY 2020 Diversity Visa Lottery. The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program makes up to 50,000 green cards available annually, drawn from random selection among all entries to individuals…
Jenny ZhanMay 10, 2019
I was selected in a Diversity Visa Lottery. How do I qualify for the Diversity Lottery Green Card? What documents do I need to submit for the Diversity Lottery?
If you receive notification from the Electronic Diversity Visa Website that you have been selected in the Diversity Visa Program, you must complete numerous steps before you can get your green card. One of the critical factors is that the…
Jenny ZhanMay 2, 2019
FY 2020 Diversity Visa Lottery Opens October 3
Starting from noon EST on October 3, 2018, the State Department will begin accepting online registration for Fiscal Year 2020 Diversity Visa lottery here. Foreign nationals who qualify for the lottery have until noon November 6 to file online. The…
Jenny ZhanSeptember 28, 2018
I Have Been Selected in the Diversity Visa Lottery and Am in the United States. Should I Apply for Adjustment of Status with USCIS or Apply for a Green Card at the Consulate?
The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program makes up to 50,000 green cards available annually, drawn from random selection among all entries to individuals who are from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States. The DV Program is administered…
Jenny ZhanJune 21, 2018
State Department Selects FY 2019 Diversity Visa Lottery Winners
The U.S. State Department has chosen the winners of the Diversity Visa Lottery for Fiscal Year 2019. The diversity lottery visa is a program that provides green cards for people from countries with historically low rates of immigration through a…
Jenny ZhanMay 16, 2018
Trump’s New Immigration Plan: What Is It?
The White House’s new immigration framework, released on January 25, proposed significant changes to two legal immigration programs in addition to addressing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The Trump administration has proposed a pathway to citizenship for…
Jenny ZhanJanuary 31, 2018
2017 Visa Lottery is Here!
The 2017 Visa Lottery Program is here again. The online registration is now open and will remain open until Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Standard Time (EST). This program is administered annually and is geared towards attracting…
IanScottOctober 3, 2015