2025 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery Application Open

The Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery for the 2025 cycle is open from October 4, 2024 to November 7, 2024. During this period, eligible applicants can submit their entries online through the official website DV Program. It’s important to keep your confirmation number safe after submission, as you will need it to check your application status later.

Step-by-Step Guide to Filling the DV Lottery Application:

1. Check Eligibility:
   • You must be a citizen of a country with a low immigration rate to the U.S.
   • You need to have at least a high school education or two years of work experience in a qualifying occupation.
2. Submit Application Online:
   • Go to the official DV Lottery application portal: DV Program.
   • Ensure you fill out the form accurately; each applicant can only submit one entry.
3. Personal Information:
   • Provide your full name, gender, birth date, and city of birth.
   • Include details about your country of eligibility (usually the same as your country of birth).
4. Photo Requirements:
   • Upload a recent photograph that meets the specific criteria (e.g., size, format, background).
   • The photo must be taken within the last six months.
5. Contact Information:
   • Include your mailing address, phone number, and email address.
6. Family Information:
   • List your spouse and all unmarried children under 21 years old, even if they don’t intend to immigrate.
7. Final Submission:
   • After filling out all fields, submit your application and print the confirmation page.
8. Check Results:
   • The DV-2025 results will be available starting May 4, 2025, and you can check the status by entering your confirmation number on the same DV Program webside

Official link