The Visa Lottery DV-2016 Is Available
For DV-2016, 50,000 DV visas are available. Because it is likely that some of the first 50,000 persons who are selected will not qualify for visas or pursue their cases to visa issuance, more than 50,000 entries will be selected to ensure that all of the available DV visas are issued.
Please note natives of the following countries are not eligible to apply For DV-2016: Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China (mainland-born), Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, South Korea, United Kingdom (except Northern Ireland) and its dependent territories, and Vietnam. Applicants who are selected in the lottery must meet simple, but strict, eligibility requirements in order to qualify for a diversity visa. An applicant must have evidence of high school education or its equivalent or two years of qualifying work experience. Selectees are chosen through a randomized computer drawing.
If the selected applicant is already in the United States, she/he may apply for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident provided she/he is eligible to adjust pursuant to Section 245 of the INA. It is important to ensure that USCIS can complete action on your case, including processing of any overseas spouse or children under 21 years of age, before September 30, 2016, since on that date eligibility for the DV-2016 program expires.
If you need assistance in submitting your visa lottery application or have questions contact Law Offices of Tsirina Goroshit & Associates, PC.