2011 diversity visa lottery program announced

diversity visa lottery program. DOS announces that the opening of the registration period for the DV-2011 Diversity Visa lottery. Entries for the DV-2011 Diversity Visa lottery must be submitted, Electronically between noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), Friday, October 2, 2009, and noon, Eastern Standard Time (EST), Monday, November 30, 2009. There is a limited period of time during which you can register for the Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Program during each fiscal year. Each year, the Department of State publishes detailed instructions for entering the DV Program. These instructions include the dates of the registration period during which you will be able to enter.

Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery Program — overview, eligibility, and step-by-step guidance

The Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery Program provides a limited number of immigrant visas each year to individuals from countries with historically low rates of U.S. immigration. Therefore, eligible applicants should follow instructions precisely during the entry period, keep evidence of their application, and prepare promptly if selected, because selection is only the first step in a multi-stage process.

How it works (brief)

• Annual registration: applicants submit an entry during a specified registration window using the official government portal; one entry per person only.
• Random selection: winners are chosen at random and must complete immigrant visa processing to receive a green card.
• Visa issuance: selected applicants who meet all requirements and pass admissibility checks may receive immigrant visas and permanent-resident status upon entry.

Who is eligible

• Eligibility is based primarily on country of birth; some countries are ineligible in any given year based on recent immigration levels.
• Applicants must meet education or relevant work-experience requirements (typically high-school equivalent or two years’ experience in a qualifying occupation).
• One entry per person; spouse and unmarried children under 21 may be derivatives on the principal’s entry.

Step-by-step entry & selection process

1. Enter only during the official registration window and on the government site.
2. Prepare required info and photo that meet the program’s technical rules.
3. Submit a single, accurate entry and save the confirmation number.
4. Check the official selection portal for results; act quickly if selected.
5. If selected, submit forms, civil documents, medicals, and attend consular interview or adjust status where eligible.

Documents & evidence to prepare

• Valid passport(s), birth & marriage certificates, education diplomas/transcripts, police certificates, medical exam results, and photos meeting specs.
• Translations and certified copies where needed.

Common pitfalls & warnings

• Duplicate entries cause disqualification.
• Using unofficial paid services or falling for scams.
• Missing post-selection deadlines or failing to provide required documents.

How we help

We screen eligibility, prepare DV selection follow-up packets, obtain police certificates and translations, coordinate medical exams, prepare clients for consular interviews or adjustment filings, and advise on admissibility and waiver options. Request an Entry Checklist, a Selection Follow-Up Packet, or a Consular Interview Prep Guide and I’ll create it ready-to-paste.