Green Card Lottery Entry dates
What is the Green Card Lottery?
The Green Card Lottery, also known as the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, is a program that allows people from certain countries to apply for permanent residence in the United States. The program is administered by the U.S. Department of State and is open to citizens of countries with low rates of immigration to the United States.
The lottery is held annually and winners are chosen randomly from among all eligible applicants. Winners are then granted permanent residence in the United States and can live, work and study there indefinitely.
When are the Entry Dates?
The entry dates for the Green Card Lottery vary each year, but typically occur between October and November. Applicants must submit their applications during this period in order to be considered for selection.
It is important to note that applications must be submitted electronically via the official website of the U.S. Department of State: USA ESTA. Paper applications will not be accepted.
What are the Eligibility Criteria?
In order to be eligible for the Green Card Lottery, applicants must meet certain criteria, including: being a native of an eligible country; having at least a high school education or its equivalent; and having two years of work experience within the past five years in an occupation that requires at least two years of training or experience.
It is important to note that applicants must meet all eligibility requirements in order to be considered for selection.
What are Important Deadlines?
Applicants must submit their applications during the designated entry period in order to be considered for selection. Applications received after this period will not be accepted.
It is important to note that applications must be submitted before midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the last day of registration.