Diversity Visa Lottery

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Embassy
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Green_Card
gptkb:Immigration_and_Nationality_Act
gptkbp:admission_fee no fee to apply
gptkbp:advises applicants should be cautious of fraudulent services
gptkbp:age applicants must be at least 18 years old
gptkbp:allows must enter the U. S. within six months of visa issuance
gptkbp:application online submission required
Form DS-5501
one application per person per year
gptkbp:appointed_by gptkb:U._S._Department_of_State
gptkbp:community_impact benefits local economies and cultural exchange
gptkbp:controversy debates over fairness and effectiveness
gptkbp:criteria multiple applications, false information
gptkbp:cultural_impact increases cultural diversity in the U. S.
gptkbp:cultural_practices encouraged for new immigrants
gptkbp:data_usage varies by case
gptkbp:effective_date not applicable, as it is a one-time visa
valid for permanent residency
gptkbp:family can accompany principal applicants
gptkbp:financial_performance proof of financial support may be required
gptkbp:future_plans potential reforms and changes in eligibility criteria
gptkbp:government_type immigrant visa
gptkbp:has_experience_in two years of work experience in a qualifying occupation
gptkbp:healthcare medical examination required for visa issuance
gptkbp:historical_context part of U. S. immigration reform efforts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Diversity Visa Lottery
gptkbp:involved_countries varies each year
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by random lottery
gptkbp:language no specific language requirement
gptkbp:legal_issue subject to legal scrutiny and changes in policy
gptkbp:notable_album typically in May
gptkbp:notable_members successful applicants must attend an interview
gptkbp:notifications winners notified via online portal
gptkbp:number_of_locations up to 50,000
gptkbp:origin established by the Immigration Act of 1990
gptkbp:previously_known_as gptkb:Green_Card_Lottery
gptkbp:prize_money conducted electronically
gptkbp:public_awareness campaigns to inform potential applicants
gptkbp:purpose to promote diversity in the U. S. immigration system
gptkbp:recruitment conducted at U. S. embassies or consulates
gptkbp:release_date gptkb:annually
gptkbp:residence must maintain residency in the U. S. after obtaining visa
gptkbp:services available for applicants through various organizations
gptkbp:skills high school diploma or equivalent
gptkbp:sponsor no sponsorship required from U. S. citizens or residents
gptkbp:student_enrollment citizens of countries with low immigration rates to the U. S.
gptkbp:succeeded_by varies by country
many immigrants have successfully settled in the U. S.
gptkbp:supports monitored by U. S. immigration authorities