He Diversity Visa Program (DV) 2025 of the United States Department of State, better known as the Visa Lottery, seeks to benefit nearly 55,000 people from countries with low levels of migration in the United States and grants them permanent residence, started last December 4 October. The program opens the possibility that, in the future, those chosen can obtain US citizenship. We explain all the details of the process in this note that we have prepared at Depor.
When did registrations for the 2025 Visa Lottery end?
Registration for the 2025 Visa Lottery closes on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time (GMT-5). The authorities have asked those interested in participating to register in advance and not wait until the last minute because the page may collapse due to demand.
Is it possible to apply after the deadline?
The period to apply and participate in Visa Lottery 2025 It came to an end this November 7, after it began last October 4, and no registrations will be accepted after the deadline. The application was free and the DV Registration Form (DS-5501) was presented online at State Department pageonly once, since if the procedure was repeated it would be cancelled.
When will I know if I was chosen in the 2025 Visa Lottery?
It is estimated that the results of the 2025 Visa Lottery draw will be known on May 4, 2024. To find out if you were drawn, you must enter the website dvprogram.state.gov with the confirmation data that was provided to you at the time you registered. The Department of State will not send you a notification by any other means. DV-2025 participants must retain their confirmation number until at least September 30, 2025.
How could you participate in the 2025 Visa Lottery?
To participate you had to fill out the entry form E-DV or DS-5501, which is in English. To complete it, there was a maximum time of 60 minutes and although they were not complex questions, you could hire the services of a third party to avoid making mistakes.
Requirements to apply for the 2025 Visa Lottery
To apply for the 2025 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, certain requirements must be met, including:
- Be a citizen of a country with a low immigration rate to the US.
- Have 12 years of primary and secondary education or its equivalent.
- Or have at least two years of work experience, within the last five years, in an eligible occupation (designated as Work Zone 4 or 5).
Which countries did not qualify for the 2025 Visa Lottery?
- Bangladesh
- Brazil
- Canada
- China
- Colombia
- Dominican Republic
- The Savior
- Haiti
- Honduras
- India
- Jamaica
- Mexico
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- South Korea
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
Does registering for the 2025 Visa Lottery cost anything?
It doesn’t cost anything, it’s totally free. The United States Department of State indicated that there is no cost to register for the 2025 Diversity Visa (DV) program, but selectees who are scheduled for an interview will be required to pay a visa application fee before making their formal application. visa, where a consular officer will determine if they qualify for the visa. You should know that if you are drawn, but are not eligible, the fees you pay for the visa application will not be refunded.