How to Apply For The

Green Card Lottery Program

Commonly known as the Green Card Lottery, the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program allows individuals from eligible countries to apply for U.S. Permanent Residence. These countries are selected because of the low number of immigrants residing in the U.S. from these locations.

Every year, 50,000 Green Cards are granted through the lottery process. Selected applicants are allowed to legally live and work in the United States, along with their direct family members. The Department of State sets a deadline and provides all DV Lottery instructions, so applicants can complete their applications for free online.

Citizens of the following countries can not apply for the Green Card Lottery: Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China (mainland-born), Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Haití, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, South Korea, United Kingdom (except Northern Ireland) and its dependent territories, and Vietnam.

To check for further eligibility requirements, schedule a consultation with Immigration Lawyer Alice Antonovsky.

Contact Our Team To Schedule A Confidential Consultation

on preparing for the interview and what to expect

required documentation

throughout the Tri-State Area

Contact Immigration Attorney
Alice Antonovsky
for:

• Personalized assessment
• Employment-Based Green Cards
• Temporary Work Visas
• Family-Based Green Cards
• Naturalization
• Deportation and Removal Defense
• Preparation for Marriage and Naturalization Interviews
• Political Asylum

REQUEST An Appointment NOW

Key Facts About the
Green Card Lottery

When the applications open, which is usually around October, you’ll need to fill out an online application and carefully follow the instructions. Required data includes personal information, family details, education information and a digital photograph.
The Green Card Lottery was design to give individuals from countries around the world a fair chance at receiving U.S. permanent residence. Only a few countries are excluded from the list and the selection process is completely random.
You do not need a lawyer to enter the diversity visa lottery program. However, you can seek legal advice to address all your concerns, confirm application due dates, and, if you get selected, be prepared for a successful interview. An experienced immigration lawyer can make the process easier to understand and less stressful.

Go to our Immigration Resource Center

Adriana Sanchez

As an illegal immigrant, I hired Alice Antonovsky to help me fix my migratory situation. I had followed some bad advice in the past and really wanted to come clean with immigration authorities. Ms. Antonovsky was very helpful and helped me understand there was still a chance for my family to stay together. Thank you!

Pat Rajender

I escaped a violent past from a very unstable family a few years ago. Coming to the United States was my survival option. Being here, I met people who helped me out in different ways. They advised me to get a professional assessment on my immigration situation. Luckily, I went to Alice for help and she did not disappoint. I can absolutely recommend her legal services.

José Hernandez

I contacted Alice Antonovsky when I needed help understanding my migratory status. She helped me find the most suitable program to apply for and I am now a legal permanent resident. Thank you for your help!

Client Reviews

★★★★★

“ Alice Antonovksky helped me win the green card lottery after only two tries. Dreams do come true even when you never expected them to become a reality! Now I can live and work in my beloved America legally. I thank the Law Offices of Alice Atonovsky for their unparalleled support and guidance, making my dreams come true. I would recommend them in a heartbeat!”

- Chung Liu

★★★★★

“ This is unbelievable… I’m actually holding my green card in my hands! With the expertise and professionalism of the Law Offices of Alice Antonovsky, the first try was a success. I’m in awe! They also made the green card lottery application process much easier to understand and less stressful. I’m grateful to your team for the positive experience! Highly recommended!”

- Alesha Popov

★★★★★

“ I hired Alice Antonovsky to help me with my green card lottery application. Even though we had to apply several times, we succeeded after the fourth try. Now I can call the green card MY OWN. I can’t thank Alice enough… she is a fantastic lawyer! Her guidance and support was amazing! Unparalleled service, friendly team... What more could you possibly want?”

- Jose Palmar