Selection of applicants
Based on the allocations of available visas in each region and country, individuals will be randomly selected by computer from among qualified entries. All DV-2017 entrants will be required to go to...
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ELIGIBILITY 1. What do the terms “native” and “chargeability” mean? Native ordinarily means someone born in a particular country, regardless of the individual’s current country of residence or...
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5. What are the requirements for education or work experience? U.S. immigration law and regulations require that every DV entrant must have at least a high school education or its equivalent or have...
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COMPLETING YOUR ELECTRONIC ENTRY FOR THE DV PROGRAM 9. When can I submit my entry? The DV-2017 entry period will run from 12:00 pm (noon), Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), Thursday, October 1,...
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13. What family members must I include in my DV entry? Spouse: You must list your spouse regardless of whether he/she is living with you or intends to immigrate to the United States, unless your spouse...
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17. Can I download and save the E-DV entry form into a word processing program and finish it later? No, you will not be able to save the form into another program for completion and submission later....
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21. How soon after I submit my entry will I receive the electronic confirmation notice? You should receive the confirmation notice immediately, including a confirmation number that you must record and...
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25. Will I receive information from the Department of State by email or by postal mail? The Department of State will not send you a notification letter. The U.S. government has never sent e-mails to...
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29. If I am selected, for how long am I entitled to apply for a Diversity Visa? If you are selected in the DV-2017 program, you are entitled to apply for visa issuance only during U.S. Government...
View ArticleList of countries by region whose natives are eligible for DV-2017
The list below shows the countries whose natives are eligible for DV-2017, grouped by geographic region. Dependent areas overseas are included within the region of the governing country. The countries...
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