DV Lottery: Chances of Winning and Issuance of Green Cards
Eligibility and Odds of Success
The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, also known as the green card lottery, distributes 50,000 diversity visas each year. Eligible countries for the 2023 DV Lottery are determined by Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) groups. Applicants from countries with low rates of immigration to the US have a higher chance of being selected.Number of Green Cards Issued
The total number of green cards issued through the DV Lottery in a particular year can vary. However, the program consistently issues around 50,000 visas annually.For example, in the 2023 DV Lottery, a total of 138,898 entries were received during the registration period. From these entries, approximately 55,000 applicants were selected for further processing. Ultimately, around 50,000 green cards were issued to qualified applicants.
The chances of winning the green card lottery depend on several factors, including the number of eligible entries and the number of visas available from each country. The odds of winning for each country vary each year.
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