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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:alternativeName
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gptkb:DV_Lottery
gptkb:Diversity_Visa_Lottery
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gptkbp:annualQuota
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55,000 visas
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gptkbp:application
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online application
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gptkbp:applicationDeadline
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usually held annually in October-November
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gptkbp:benefit
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permanent resident status in the U.S.
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gptkbp:childrenEligible
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yes, unmarried children under 21
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gptkbp:countryExclusion
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countries with high U.S. immigration rates are excluded
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gptkbp:criteria
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random lottery
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gptkbp:documentType
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gptkb:Diversity_Visa_(DV)
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gptkbp:eligibility
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high school education or equivalent
citizens of countries with low rates of immigration to the U.S.
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gptkbp:establishedBy
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gptkb:Immigration_Act_of_1990
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gptkbp:fareControl
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no fee to enter lottery
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gptkbp:firstHeld
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1995
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gptkbp:fraudWarning
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beware of scams and unofficial websites
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Green Card Lottery
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gptkbp:notificationMethod
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Entrant Status Check online
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gptkbp:officialName
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gptkb:Diversity_Immigrant_Visa_Program
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gptkbp:photoRequirement
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recent digital photo required
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gptkbp:purpose
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increase diversity of immigrants to the United States
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gptkbp:spouseEligible
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yes
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gptkbp:website
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https://dvprogram.state.gov/
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gptkbp:workExperienceRequirement
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2 years in qualifying occupation (if no high school)
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:DV_Lottery
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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