- each year, the diversity lottery (dv) program makes 55,000 immigrant
visas available through a lottery to people who come from countries
with low rates of immigration to the united states. of such visas, 5,000
are allocated for use under NACARA beginning with dv '99. the state
department (dos) holds the lottery every year, and randomly selects
approximately 110,000 applicants from all qualified entries. The dos
selects the approximately 110,000 applications since many will not complete
the visa process. however once 55,000 are issued or the fiscal year
ends, the dv program is closed. If you receive a visa through the diversity
visa lottery program you will be authorized to live and work permanently
in the united states. you will also be allowed to bring your spouse
and any unmarried children under the age of 21 to the united states.
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