| Category | Travel Info |
|---|---|
| Sub Category | Visa |
| Location | Bangladesh BD |
The DV lottery provides 50,000 immigrant visas every year.
You must apply online through the official U.S. State Department website.
Paper applications never get accepted for this program.
Each person submits only one entry during the registration window.
You can check your entry status until September 30 each year.
The registration period runs from early October to early November.
Read all instructions carefully before you start your application.
Fill each section correctly and move to the next part.
Add your derivatives only if you have a spouse or children.
Verify your photos meet all requirements using the official validator.
Submit your form before the deadline to avoid disqualification.
Your photo must show a plain white or off-white background.
Keep your head straight and both eyes open in the picture.
Do not wear glasses or head coverings unless for religious reasons.
Use a recent photo taken within the last six months.
The online validator checks if your image complies with all rules.
Natives of high-immigration nations do not qualify for this visa.
These countries sent more than 50,000 immigrants to the USA recently.
Examples include China, India, Mexico, and the United Kingdom.
Other ineligible nations are Brazil, Canada, Colombia, and Nigeria.
Also excluded are Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, and Vietnam.
Check the official website for the complete and current list.
Review every field for errors or missing information.
Confirm that you entered your name exactly as on your passport.
Double-check your date of birth and country of eligibility.
Save your confirmation number after you submit the form.
Use that number later to check your lottery results online.