Immigrant Visas
Diversity Visa Lottery 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 a separate registration for each year’s visas. Information on registration for the lottery is announced each year by the United States Department of State.
Please refer to the Diversity Visa Program section of the Bureau of Consular Affairs web site for more detailed information.