U.S. Green Card Lottery
Each year the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery program grants 50,000 permanent resident visas ("green cards") to individuals who meet strict eligibility requirements from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States. This official U.S. government program aims to diversify the United States population by creating an immigration opportunity for under-represented groups. Properly completed entries are entered into a computer-generated lottery and winners are randomly selected.Winners and their family members are able to live, work, and study in the United States!

How do I enter the lottery?

There are two ways to enter the Diversity Visa Lottery. The first is through the U.S. Department of State website. The second is through a professional immigration service, such as Immigration Express Green Card Services:

U.S. Department of State Website
Entry via the U.S. Department of State website is free. See the U.S. Department of State Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery Instructions for more information.

Advantages of a Professional Immigration Service

• Error-free and on time entry
• Step-by-step guidance through the process
• Information check and correction, if necessary
• Friendly, expert support
• Ability to submit entry in multiple years

* Winners will receive a free ticket (up to $500 value) for their one airline ticket to the USA. Used airline ticket and a green card copy have to be mailed to USAGCLS to claim a $500 refund from USAGCLS. Terms mentioned herein are limited to winners of DV 2011 who processed their winning application through a qualified USAGCLS plan and received their green card as a result