The U.S. Department of State has announced that 6,029 Iranians have won the 2013 Green Card Lottery. Iran had the highest number of winners in Asia, followed closely by Nepal with 4,370 winners. Rising prices, food shortages, and a conflict with Israel have plagued Iran and its people over the last few years. It’s no […]

The green card lottery, or Diversity Visa program, has been taking place in the United States for over twenty years. It was established in the 1990 Immigration and Nationality Act during Bush Sr.’s administration and signed on November 29, 1990. The act set a higher overall limit on admissions. What Did the 1990 Immigration and

Every year, the chance to become a permanent resident of the United States becomes a reality for thousands of people around the world thanks to the U.S. government-sponsored Diversity Visa program. We’re now less than a month away from the registration period for the Green Card lottery 2014, or the DV-2014. As you get ready

You’re only a few weeks away from registration for the 2014 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV-2014). Registration officially opens on October 2nd at noon and ends on November 3rd at noon. But the good news is that you can actually apply right now. If you apply now, it will ensure that you are turning in

The Green Card Lottery is a tremendous opportunity if you are foreign national looking to attain a permanent resident card but don’t have a U.S. citizen family member who could be a sponsor nor a job offer in the U.S. waiting for you. If you are native of one of the countries that is not

It’s perfectly reasonable for you to feel down on your luck because you were not selected for the Green Card Lottery, DV-2013. But things could be looking up for you; you might still have a shot! The Department of State will select more entrants for the Diversity Visa Program starting October 1, 2012. Once again,

We receive questions constantly from people who would like to know how to increase their odds for the Diversity Visa Program, or the Green Card lottery. We have one quick tip: Make sure you are submitting the right photograph! It seems like it is all about having luck. The Department of State only allocates 50,

Sometime during the process of applying for your green card you may find yourself in need of some kind of proof in the form of an affidavit. While the name may be unfamiliar and appear to be complicated, affidavits are surprisingly simple. The word “affidavit” is derived from modified Latin from Medieval Europe and simply

A nifty flow chart to help you figure out how to apply for the Green Card Lottery.  

I’ve been hearing a lot of folks lately asking how they will know if they have won the Green Card Lottery. What this indicates to me is that there are still a few folks out there who aren’t using our helpful service! When you use USAGreenCardLottery.org we’ll let you know whether or not you have