Diversity Immigrant Visa Program
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Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
immigration law
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| gptkbp:administeredBy |
gptkb:U.S._Department_of_State
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| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:DV_Lottery
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| gptkbp:annualQuota |
55,000
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| gptkbp:application |
online application
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| gptkbp:applicationDeadline |
usually held annually in October-November
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| gptkbp:backgroundCheck |
required
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| gptkbp:benefit |
permanent resident status (Green Card)
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| gptkbp:compatibleWith |
apply more than once per year
transfer winning entry to another person |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:criteria |
random lottery
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| gptkbp:documentType |
gptkb:Diversity_Visa_(DV)
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| gptkbp:eligibility |
citizens of countries with low rates of immigration to the United States
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| gptkbp:established |
1990
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| gptkbp:establishedBy |
gptkb:Immigration_Act_of_1990
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| gptkbp:excludes |
citizens of countries with high rates of recent immigration to the U.S.
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| gptkbp:familyMembersEligible |
spouse and unmarried children under 21
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| gptkbp:fareControl |
no fee to enter lottery
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| gptkbp:firstYearOfLottery |
1995
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| gptkbp:fraudWarning |
official program does not send winning notifications by email
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Diversity Immigrant Visa Program
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| gptkbp:interviewRequired |
yes
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| gptkbp:lotteryDrawn |
once per year
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| gptkbp:notified |
Entrant Status Check on official website
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| gptkbp:numberOfApplicants |
millions annually
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| gptkbp:purpose |
increase diversity of immigrants to the United States
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| gptkbp:requires |
high school education or equivalent OR two years work experience in qualifying occupation
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| gptkbp:subject |
examination
security screening U.S. immigration law changes annual changes in eligible countries country caps documentary requirements eligibility review interview at U.S. embassy or consulate passport requirements photograph requirements possible disqualification for errors or fraud possible legislative repeal or modification presidential proclamations or executive orders random audit random selection process strict deadlines visa issuance limits ineligibility for certain criminal or immigration violations |
| gptkbp:visaExpiration |
must be used by end of fiscal year
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| gptkbp:website |
https://dvprogram.state.gov/
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Department_of_State
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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