To successfully complete your
Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery application, you must provide accurate and complete
information as outlined below. Any omissions or mistakes could make you
ineligible for the DV Program:
1. Name
Provide your last/family name,
first name, and middle name exactly as shown on your passport. If your passport
only lists your first and last name, include only those. If you have only one
name, enter it in the last/family name field.
2. Gender
Male or female.
3. Birth Date
Enter your date of birth in
the format: day, month, year.
4. City of Birth
Specify the city where you
were born.
5. Country of Birth
Enter the current name of the
country where you were born, even if the name has changed since your birth.
6. Country of Eligibility
Your eligibility is based on
your country of birth, not your current nationality or where you live. If your
country of birth is not eligible, refer to the FAQ to check for alternate
eligibility options.
7. Photographs
Submit recent digital
photographs (taken within the last six months) of yourself, your spouse, and
any eligible children. Ensure photos meet the U.S. visa standards. Failure to
meet photo requirements or using previously submitted photos may disqualify
your entry.
8. Mailing Address
Provide your full mailing
address:
- Address Line 1
- Address Line 2
- City/Town
- District/Country/Province/State
- Postal Code/Zip Code
- Country
9. Current Country of Residence
Indicate the country where you
currently live.
10. Phone Number
(Optional) Provide a phone
number.
11. Email Address
Provide an email address you
will have access to through May of the following year. You’ll use this to
receive follow-up communication if selected. Note that the Department of State
does not send selection notifications via email.
12. Highest Level of Education
Select your highest level of
education:
- Primary school only
- Some high school, no diploma
- High school diploma
- Vocational school
- Some university courses
- University degree
- Some graduate-level courses
- Master’s degree
- Some doctoral-level courses
- Doctorate
13. Marital Status
Choose your current status:
- Unmarried
- Married and my spouse is NOT a U.S. citizen or U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR)
- Married and my spouse IS a U.S. citizen or U.S. LPR
- Divorced
- Widowed
- Legally separated
For a spouse, provide their
name, birth date, gender, city/town, and country of birth, along with a
photograph. Not listing an eligible spouse can disqualify you. If your spouse
is a U.S. citizen or LPR, do not include them in your entry.
14. Number of Children
List all living, unmarried
children under the age of 21, including:
- Biological children
- Legally adopted children
- Stepchildren (even if they don’t live with you or will not immigrate with you).
Include their name, birth
date, gender, city/town, and country of birth, along with a photograph.
Omitting eligible children or listing someone who is not your child will
disqualify your entry.
Failure to include accurate
information for all required fields will result in ineligibility for the DV
Program. Ensure you follow these guidelines carefully to avoid
disqualification.
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