If you do not have either the required education or qualifying work experience, you are not eligible for a diversity visa. Only you, as the principal applicant, must meet this requirement.
Your spouse and children do not have to meet this requirement. You should consider not pursuing a DV application if you do not meet the qualifying education or work experience requirements explained below as you may not be eligible for a diversity visa and any fees you pay for the visa application will not be refunded.
High School Education: A high school education means successful completion of a formal course of elementary and secondary education comparable to a year course in the United States. Only formal courses of study meet this requirement; equivalency certificates such as the G. Work Experience: If you are qualifying with work experience, you must have two years of experience in the last five years, in an occupation which, by U.
Department of Labor definitions, requires at least two years of training or experience that is designated as Job Zone 4 or 5, classified in a Specific Vocational Preparation SVP rating of 7. The U. The passport must be valid for international travel. Internal passports, issued by some countries, are not valid for DV entry purposes.
You should consider not pursuing a DV application if you listed a false or invalid passport number on your DV entry, or if you selected an exemption from the passport requirement and you did not meet the requirements for that exemption, as you may not be eligible for a diversity visa and any fees you pay for the visa application will not be refunded.
Due to the high immigration rate into the United States, the following countries are excludes from the DV Program:. After winning in the DV Lottery, you must prove that you meet one oft he following educational requirements:. Within the last five years, you must have worked for at least two years in a profession that requires at least two years of training. Proof of these prerequisites are only necessary when and if a lottery participant wins a Green Card.
They are not necessary when you are simply submitting the application. Type in your profession and click on "Summary". You will find an analysis on how many years of experience in your job are needed in the chapter "Job Zone". The US State Department requires all applications to be filed electronically. Please be advised that any minor error in the application procedure will result in your immediate disqualification without further notice.
The photo must not be older than 6 months and needs to reflect the current look. Photos of previous dv lotteries should not be used.
If an existing photo is scanned, it must have a resolution of at least dots per inch dpi. The original photo should be 2 x 2 inches in size. The maximum image size accepted will be KB. Images should be taken directly facing the camera in front of a light-colored background.
Visas are available beginning October 1. Visa applicants can submit their applications up to 90 days in advance. Most DV lottery winners live outside of the United States. CEAC will send your application to your U.
Your consulate will likely approve your application if you meet the eligibility guidelines. Some DV lottery winners live in the United States. In this case, you should apply for a green card with U. For further guidance, check out our article on how to complete Form I If all goes well, you will eventually receive a visa issuance. Applying for a green card can be complicated, but working with a good immigration attorney can make it easier.
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Skip to main content. Gov Travel. Passports International Travel U. Stay Connected. Law Enforcement. Y Z All. Diversity Visa Instructions. Important Notices Diversity Visa Applicants : DV applicants for the fiscal year DV should wait to be notified of the scheduling of an interview in accordance with the phased resumption of visa services framework.
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