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ISO November E-Newsletter

Subject: Information about the 2007 Diversity Visa Lottery

Dear member,

We would like to bring to your attention that Registration for the DV Lottery Program is now available at http://www.dvlottery.state.gov. Application is free of charge.

We listed below common questions and answers regarding the program.
  1. What is the Diversity Visa Lottery Program?
  2. What countries are excluded from this year’s DV lottery?
  3. What are the requirements to qualify?
  4. How will I know if I won?
  5. How do I apply?
  6. How much does the application cost?
  7. When is the registration period?
  8. Can I submit more than one application?
  9. What information will I have to give with my entry?
1. What is the Diversity Visa Lottery Program?

The Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery Program makes 50,000 legal permanent resident ("green card") visas available each year to nationals of countries which the U.S. considers to be under-represented in U.S. immigration. Anyone who is not from an excluded country can apply, whether they are currently residing outside the U.S. or inside the U.S. (but see questions 5 and 6 below.)



2. What countries are excluded from this year’s DV lottery?

This year the U.S. has excluded: Canada, mainland China (nationals of Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan can apply), Colombia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Korea, United Kingdom (including Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Pitcairn, St. Helena, Turks and Caicos Islands. Nationals of Northern Ireland can apply) and Vietnam. If you are a "native" of any of these countries, you cannot apply for the diversity visa lottery. Generally, a person is considered a "native" of the country in which he or she was born. There are some exceptions to this rule, so if you are not certain if you qualify, you should contact an attorney.


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3. What are the requirements to qualify?

To qualify, an applicant must come from an eligible country, have either a high school diploma, or two years of work experience within the last five years in an occupation that requires at least two years of training and be otherwise admissible.




4. How will I know if I won?

This year the U.S. has excluded: Canada, mainland China (nationals of Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan can apply), Colombia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Korea, United Kingdom (including Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Pitcairn, St. Helena, Turks and Caicos Islands. Nationals of Northern Ireland can apply) and Vietnam. If you are a "native" of any of these countries, you cannot apply for the diversity visa lottery. Generally, a person is considered a "native" of the country in which he or she was born. There are some exceptions to this rule, so if you are not certain if you qualify, you should contact an attorney.


5. How do I apply?

This year the Department of State (DOS) is using a new system. In the past, entrants submitted their applications on paper. This year DOS will only accept applications that are electronically filed at http://www.dvlottery.state.gov along with digital photographs.




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. How much does the application cost?

This year the U.S. has excluded: Canada, mainland China (nationals of Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan can apply), Colombia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Korea, United Kingdom (including Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Pitcairn, St. Helena, Turks and Caicos Islands. Nationals of Northern Ireland can apply) and Vietnam. If you are a "native" of any of these countries, you cannot apply for the diversity visa lottery. Generally, a person is considered a "native" of the country in which he or she was born. There are some exceptions to this rule, so if you are not certain if you qualify, you should contact an attorney.


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7. When is the registration period?

Registration for the 2007 DV lottery will be available from noon October 5, 2005 through noon December 4, 2005.




8. Can I submit more than one application

No, anyone who submits more than one application will automatically be disqualified. Like last year the Department of State (DOS) requires all applications be submitted electronically. The electronic submission system will make it much easier for DOS to catch people who submit multiple entries. In addition, this year persons submitting entries to the 2007 DV lottery will receive a notice of receipt now containing their name, date of birth, country of origin, and a time/date stamp when information has been properly registered.


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9. What information will I have to give with my entry?

  1. FULL NAME - Last/Family Name, First Name, Middle name
  2. DATE OF BIRTH - Day, Month, Year
  3. GENDER - Male or Female
  4. CITY/TOWN OF BIRTH
  5. COUNTRY OF BIRTH - The name of the country should be that which is currently in use for the place where the applicant was born.
  6. APPLICANT PHOTOGRAPH - Click here for more information.
  7. MAILING ADDRESS - Address, City/Town, District/Country/Province/State, Postal Code/Zip Code, Country
  8. PHONE NUMBER (optional)
  9. E-MAIL ADDRESS (optional)
  10. COUNTRY OF ELIGIBILITY IF THE APPLICANT’S NATIVE COUNTRY IS DIFFERENT FROM COUNTRY OF BIRTH - If the applicant is claiming nativity in a country other than his/her place of birth, this information must be submitted on the entry. If an applicant is claiming nativity through spouse or parent, please indicate this on the entry.
  11. MARRIAGE STATUS – Unmarried, Married, Divorced, Widowed, Legally Separated
  12. NUMBER OF CHILDREN THAT ARE UNMARRIED AND UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE – Except children that are either U.S. legal permanent residents or American citizens.
  13. SPOUSE INFORMATION - Name, Date of Birth, Gender, City/Town of Birth, Country of Birth, Photograph
  14. CHILDREN INFORMATION - Name, Date of Birth, Gender, City/Town of Birth, Country of Birth, Photograph



Good luck

ISO Customer Care Team

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