Diversity Visa (DV)

GPTKB entity

Statements (26)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf immigration law
gptkbp:abbreviation DV
gptkbp:administeredBy gptkb:U.S._Department_of_State
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:DV_Lottery
gptkbp:annualQuota 55,000
gptkbp:application online lottery
gptkbp:applicationDeadline usually October to November
gptkbp:backgroundCheckRequired yes
gptkbp:benefit permanent resident status (Green Card)
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:criteria random computer drawing
gptkbp:documentType visa category
gptkbp:eligibility citizens of countries with low rates of immigration to the U.S.
gptkbp:establishedBy gptkb:Immigration_Act_of_1990
gptkbp:familyInclusion spouse and children under 21
gptkbp:fareControl application is free
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Diversity Visa (DV)
gptkbp:interviewRequired yes
gptkbp:lotteryName gptkb:Diversity_Immigrant_Visa_Program
gptkbp:medicalExamRequired yes
gptkbp:notEligibleCountries countries with high U.S. immigration in past 5 years
gptkbp:purpose increase diversity of immigrants to the United States
gptkbp:releaseDate 1995
gptkbp:website https://dvprogram.state.gov/
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Diversity_Immigrant_Visa_Program
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5