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Diversity Immigrant Visa Program

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.

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.

Entries for the Diversity Visa Program

Thank you for your interest in the Diversity Visa Program. The DV-2008 entry registration period, which was October 4 through December 3, 2006 is over. Online entries cannot be accepted now. For future Diversity Visa information updates, please check the
Diversity Visa Program website.


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