Diversity Visa
Understand eligibility before submitting an entry
Eligibility generally depends on country of birth, plus education or work experience. The current program-year instructions control.
Check each year
Do not assume Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, the Philippines or any country is eligible; check the year’s list.
Selection is the start
Selected applicants still face document review, admissibility, visa-number availability and deadlines.
No shortcuts
No one can increase selection odds or promise a visa.
What to bring
Confirmation number, passports, civil documents and education or work records.
Proposed legal fee
Entry review $300–$750; selected-applicant assistance $2,500–$5,000. Government charges and screening are separate.
Does selection guarantee a visa?
No. Document review, admissibility, visa-number availability and deadlines still apply.
Request a DV Eligibility Review
Reference: DV instructions