2024 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program – Your Guide to Applying
Many people are interested in immigrating to the United States but do not have a qualifying family member or employer to sponsor them. Applying for a diversity visa may help you realize your U.S. immigration dreams without having to be sponsored. Here are some common questions about the Diversity Visa program.
Q: What is a diversity visa?
A diversity visa is an immigrant visa that is available through a program which makes a limited number of visas available by random selection to persons who meet strict eligibility requirements from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States. Guyana is a qualifying country!
Q: I’m interested! What are the eligibility requirements?
To be eligible, you must be from a country with historically low rates of immigration to the United States, such as Guyana.
Secondly, if you are from a qualifying country, you must meet the education/work experience requirement (a U.S. high school education equivalent OR two years of work experience within the past five years in an occupation that requires at least two years of training or experience to perform).
Q: I think I meet the Diversity Visa Program requirements. How do I apply?
Applications for the 2024 program opened October 05, 2022 and will close at noon November 08, 2022. The only official way to apply is directly through the U.S. Department of State website https://dvprogram.state.gov/, during the specified and limited-time registration period.
Q: How much does it cost to apply? There is NO FEE to apply!
Beware of those who claim they can improve your chances if you pay them, or who offer to complete your application. Avoid scammers and submit your entry yourself!
Q: How will I know if my entry was selected for visa processing in 2024?
In May 2023, the Department of State will randomly select individuals by computer from among qualified entries. To know if your entry was selected, you must access the official “Entrant Status Check” at https://dvprogram.state.gov/.
This is the ONLY way to see if you were selected. Do NOT be fooled by any letter or email announcements; these are scams.
You will be able to check your entry from May 6, 2023, through at least September 30, 2024.
TIP: After you submit your completed DV2024 entry, keep the confirmation number. You will need it to check on your entry in 2023.
Q: If selected, how do I get the visa?
If your entry is selected, you will be directed to a confirmation page which will