2024 Diversity Lottery Announced

The US State Department has announced that it is now accepting applications for the 2024 Diversity Lottery. The Diversity Lottery program is designed to allow individuals from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the US to participate in a lottery, giving those selected the opportunity to apply for US permanent residence. Please read through instructions for detailed information on eligibility requirements, deadlines, and submission procedures.

Be aware that the DV Lottery process is a source of frequent online scams. There is no fee to participate in the lottery and the assistance of a commercial for-fee service is not required. Please read the US State Department's Fraud Warning for more information.

Students and scholars in a non-immigrant visa category should consider carefully whether to participate in the Diversity Lottery, especially if they are selected in the lottery and allowed to move forward with the US permanent residence ('green card') process. Please consider consulting with an immigration attorney in this case since applying for US permanent residence would likely be viewed as indicative of immigrant intent.