The registration period for foreign nationals who wish to enter the U.S. Diversity Lottery (DV Lottery) began on October 2, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET and will end at 12:00 p.m. ET on November 5, 2024.1 DV Lottery registrants may include a spouse and any unmarried children under the age of 21 in their entry. Selection results will be available in May 2025 and winners will be permitted to file their applications for an immigrant visa between October 1, 2025 (i.e., the first day of FY2026) and September 30, 2026.
The Diversity Lottery (DV Lottery) program grants U.S. permanent residence to eligible applicants from certain countries with a low rate of immigration to the United States. The lottery involves random electronic selection and is conducted by the U.S. Department of State each year. Registration for the lottery must be completed online pursuant to the instructions provided by the U.S. Department of State.2