Statements (100)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Visa
|
| gptkbp:administered_by |
gptkb:U._S._Department_of_State
|
| gptkbp:advocacy |
support from immigrant rights organizations
|
| gptkbp:age_restriction |
gptkb:None
18 years or older |
| gptkbp:annual_quota |
50,000 visas
|
| gptkbp:application |
lottery system
Form DS-5501 DS-5501 |
| gptkbp:application_assistance |
available through various organizations
|
| gptkbp:application_limit |
One application per person
one application per person |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Green_Card_Lottery
gptkb:Green_Card |
| gptkbp:cancellation_reason |
gptkb:Yes
possible changes in legislation |
| gptkbp:challenges |
complex application process
Fraud and scams |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
increases cultural diversity
can reunite families over time enriches cultural diversity in the U. S. |
| gptkbp:community_outreach |
conducted by U. S. embassies and consulates
|
| gptkbp:controversy |
subject to political debate
debate over immigration policy |
| gptkbp:countries_eligible |
varies annually
|
| gptkbp:country_limitations |
not available for certain countries
|
| gptkbp:country_with_least_winners |
gptkb:Various
|
| gptkbp:country_with_most_winners |
gptkb:Egypt
|
| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:U._S._Congress
gptkb:United_States_Congress |
| gptkbp:cultural_exchange |
encouraged through community programs
|
| gptkbp:data_usage |
varies
varies by year |
| gptkbp:economic_impact |
Positive
|
| gptkbp:effective_date |
not applicable
|
| gptkbp:eligibility |
citizens of countries with low immigration rates to the U. S.
requires documentation of education and work experience |
| gptkbp:enacted_by |
gptkb:1990
|
| gptkbp:family_members_eligible |
gptkb:Yes
|
| gptkbp:family_reunification |
not a primary focus
|
| gptkbp:financial_requirements |
no specific financial requirement
|
| gptkbp:first_introduced |
gptkb:1995
|
| gptkbp:future_prospects |
Uncertain
uncertain due to policy changes |
| gptkbp:has_limitations |
must enter the U. S. within a certain timeframe
|
| gptkbp:has_programs |
Employment-based immigration
Family-based immigration family-sponsored visas |
| gptkbp:health_requirements |
standard health checks apply
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
part of the Immigration Act of 1990
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Promotes immigration diversity
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Diversity Visa Program
|
| gptkbp:impact_on_immigration |
increases diversity among immigrants
|
| gptkbp:language_support |
no specific language requirement
|
| gptkbp:legislation |
gptkb:Immigration_Act_of_1990
Diversity Visa Lottery Act subject to annual review by Congress |
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
frequent coverage during application periods
|
| gptkbp:membership_fee |
$330
no fee to apply |
| gptkbp:notable_interview |
gptkb:Yes
yes |
| gptkbp:notifications |
gptkb:email_client
|
| gptkbp:number_of_players |
millions apply each year
|
| gptkbp:number_of_visas |
50,000
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
varied success rates by region
|
| gptkbp:population_trend |
varies by applicant country
|
| gptkbp:provides_oversight_for |
gptkb:Yes
monitored by U. S. Congress |
| gptkbp:public_awareness |
gptkb:Low
|
| gptkbp:public_perception |
mixed views among citizens
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
to promote diversity in the U. S. immigration system
to promote diversity in immigration |
| gptkbp:renewal_option |
No
|
| gptkbp:renewed_by |
gptkb:U._S._Congress
|
| gptkbp:result |
Permanent residency in the U. S.
|
| gptkbp:selection_process |
random selection
random drawing |
| gptkbp:skills |
High school diploma or equivalent
high school education or equivalent |
| gptkbp:sponsorship |
No
no sponsor required |
| gptkbp:statistical_data |
Available annually
|
| gptkbp:submission_deadline |
gptkb:annually
typically opens in October |
| gptkbp:success |
Many immigrants have thrived
education and skills of applicants many immigrants achieve citizenship |
| gptkbp:success_rate |
varies by year
varies annually country of origin and education level |
| gptkbp:support |
gptkb:Mixed
|
| gptkbp:travel_requirements |
must have a valid passport
|
| gptkbp:visa_interview |
mandatory for selected applicants
|
| gptkbp:visa_issuance |
October to September
|
| gptkbp:visa_type |
immigrant visa
Diversity Immigrant Visa |
| gptkbp:visa_validity |
2 years
permanent residency |
| gptkbp:work_experience_requirement |
2 years of work experience in a qualifying occupation
|