What is a Green Card?
A Green Card provides you with a status of permanent residency in the United States. As an American citizen, you will be allowed to live and work legally and permanently in the US. To register to the Green Card Lottery now Click here.

What is the green card lottery program?
The US Government runs a yearly lottery in which 55,000 Visas are handed out in accordance with the US law.

What other rights does a Green Card offer me?
Aside from allowing you to legally live, work and study permanently in the US, a Green Card also provides you with an opportunity to work in government, public and private job sectors. In addition, you will be able to enter and leave the country freely! Green Card holders receive health, education and many other benefits, and once you have a Green Card, you will be able to sponsor relatives for Green Cards as well.

When can I register for the Green Card Lottery?
USAVIS accepts entries all year long. However, in order to apply for 2007 's lottery, you must apply online before November 30th, 2007. If you wish to pay by mail or send your photos by mail, the last date for applying is December 1st, 2007. We strongly recommend that you apply as soon as possible to guarantee proper processing of your application. Early application is recommended to avoid delays in postal transit and allow enough time to contact you if additional information is needed. If your application is received after the deadline, USAVIS will automatically process your application for the next Green Card Lottery Program.

Can I check my eligibility before participating?
Yes, definitely. Please click Here to do an eligibility test!

How do I register? Can you tell me more about the registration process?
USAVIS offers a complete online registration process. In order to keep the process simple, we offer our customers easy, online registration by filling our quick online forms.  

 

How long will it take me to complete the entry application?
The entry application process should take 5 to 10 minutes to complete.

Does my spouse also have to send in her application?
Although this is not strictly necessary, it does improve your chances. If one of you wins, you will both receive a green card. Registering both therefore doubles your chance to win!  

What is the Green Card Application Selection Process?
USA Immigration Services accepts Green Card Applications between October 4th, 2007 and December 3rd, 2007. These Green Card applications are sorted according to geographic regions (Africa, Asia, Europe, South America, North America and Oceania). Each Green Card application is individually numbered and screened.
Within each region the Kentucky Consular Center Computer randomly selects and registers Green Card applications from all the entries received. The U.S. Dept. of State selects about 90,000 applications in order to ensure that all 55,000 annual Green cards will be issued. This means that only the first 55,000 qualified winners will actually receive a Green Card. No country may receive more than 5,500 diversity visas in any given year.

How can I be sure that all the information required was submitted?
The online system will not allow a user to complete his entry and secure his participation without filling out all of the required details. To register to the Green Card Lottery now click here.

What if my form is incomplete?
In case some information is missing, USAVIS will make sure that it is completed correctly and taken care of on time so you don't miss your chance to enter the lottery. Unlike the US Immigration service, we make sure all the information is there so you will not miss your chance to partake in the lottery.

 

Advanced Questions

What happens if I live in a different country then the one I was born in?
When this kind of situation occurs, you don't have to worry because our automatic online system will be alerted. Our system is programmed to automatically take care of such situations. For instance, if you are registered as a native of one of the qualified countries, we will change and resubmit your application correctly. Again, don't worry; you are still qualified in this case.

I was born in a disqualified country. Is there anything I can do?
If your parents or spouse are natives of one of the qualified countries, you can participate by entering with a different nativity than the one you were born with. To register to the Green Card Lottery now click here.

If I win, will my family have to emigrate with me?
No. The fact that you included the names of family members on the application does not obligate them to emigrate with you. They can choose whether or not to join you.

How much does it cost to participate in the lottery?
Participation in the lottery is free of charge. However, a fee is charged for the correspondence with the American Immigration service and correct and timely submission of the application. We reserve your spot in the lottery for a small one-time fee: there are no extra or hidden charges whatsoever. To read all about the benefits of usavis, please click here.