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gptkbp:instanceOf
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immigration law
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gptkbp:administeredBy
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gptkb:U.S._Department_of_State
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gptkbp:alsoKnownAs
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gptkb:DV_Lottery
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gptkbp:annualApplicants
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millions
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gptkbp:annualQuota
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50,000
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gptkbp:applicationDeadline
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usually October to November
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gptkbp:backgroundCheckRequired
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yes
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gptkbp:benefit
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permanent resident status (Green Card)
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:criteria
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random lottery
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gptkbp:documentType
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visa category
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gptkbp:eligibility
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two years work experience in last five years in qualifying occupation
high school education or equivalent
country of birth with low rates of immigration to the U.S.
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gptkbp:established
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1990
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gptkbp:establishedBy
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gptkb:Immigration_Act_of_1990
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gptkbp:familyMembersIncluded
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spouse and children under 21
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gptkbp:fareControl
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no fee to enter lottery
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gptkbp:firstIssueDate
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1995
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gptkbp:fraudWarning
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official application is free and only at official website
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Diversity Immigrant Visa
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gptkbp:interviewRequired
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yes
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gptkbp:medicalExamRequired
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yes
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gptkbp:notEligibleCountries
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countries with high recent immigration to the U.S.
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gptkbp:purpose
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increase diversity of immigrants to the United States
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gptkbp:website
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https://dvprogram.state.gov/
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:visa_policy_of_the_United_States
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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