Online GreenCard Application Procedure
The Diversity Visa (DV) program is congressionally-mandated and allows up to 55,000 persons from nations that are historically under-represented in terms of migration to the United States to qualify each year for immigrant visas (green cards). The program is also known as the “green card lottery” or "dvlottery", because the winners are determined through a random drawing from among the 10–12 million people who enter each year.
The official guidelines set forth by the U.S. government in Public Notice 4446 may be found here. Please be advised that any minor error in the application procedure will result in your immediate disqualification without further notice.
Eligibility Test
Before you fill in the application, check if you qualify
The DVLottery program usually takes place at the end of each year, while green card winners are announced between April and June of the following year. A green card entitles the holder to live and work in the United States indefinitely and without restrictions.
Official Rules: Digital Processing
The U.S. State Department requires all applications to be filed electronically. The requirements are very strict: Photos should be in JPEG format, 24-bit color; monochrome images (less than 24-bit color depth) will not be accepted.
A new digital photograph must have a resolution of 600 pixels wide by 600 pixels high, and a color depth of 24-bit color. If an existing photo is scanned, it must have a resolution of at least 300 dots per inch (dpi). The original photo should be 2 x 2 inches in size. The same rules regarding the depth of color apply. The maximum image size accepted will be twohundred-forty thousand (240,000) bytes. Images should be taken directly facing the camera in front of a light-colored background. The face should cover between 50% and 69% of the height of the image.
Safe and Secure DVLottery Green Card Application
- Fortunately enough, with the automated process offered by dvlottery.com and associated websites you do not need to worry about formalities.
- The integrated photo selector lets you upload photos of almost any size which it will crop them automatically. You may also still send in your entry by regular mail and all details will be taken care of.
- Standard paper photos will be digitalized at no extra cost.
Please proceed with your application by choosing one of the language options on the left side.
If you require additional information or support, it is recommended that you visit the website www.green-card.com, a dedicated green card support site, also run by The American Dream (an approved official green card submission and immigration consultancy service)
Attention: Beware of fraudulent imitations; There is only one legitimate DVLottery.com website, owned and operated by American Dream, government licensed immigration consultancy, according to Federal German Law 1 AuswG. We are not affiliated with the United States State Department. Please see the legal information for information, imprint and contact details.
