How do I apply for US green card lottery?

In order to apply, you visit the Department of State’s Diversity Visa website in October and file online. You enter your information and hit submit and if your application has no errors, it’s accepted for the lottery.

Which countries are eligible for US Green Card lottery?

Eligible Countries for the 2023 DV Lottery The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) groups countries into six regions: Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, North America, and South America/Central America/Caribbean.

How much does it cost to apply for the green card lottery?

Before the interview, each applicant must pay the Diversity Visa fee. For DV-2022 applicants the fee is $330 per person. This fee is nonrefundable, whether a visa is issued or not. Learn more about Fees.

How do I apply for green card lottery 2021?

You can enter the U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery for free at www.state.gov or use our service if you need any help with the application process. www.dvlottery.com is powered by The American Dream – US GreenCard Service GmbH, a government licensed immigration consultancy.

Can I get a green card if I win the Mega Millions?

A. An undocumented immigrant can collect lottery winnings, but it might not lead to legal status. Just being rich doesn’t guarantee you a green card. Unless the winner qualifies to interview in the United States for permanent residence, he or she will have a difficult path to getting legal status.

What happens if a non US citizen wins the lottery?

If you are a non-U.S. resident, then you will end up paying 30 percent of the winning amount in taxes. You might have to pay extra taxes, as well. The tax rules also vary from state to state.

What is green card eligibility?

Family member of a lawful permanent resident, meaning you are the: Spouse of a lawful permanent resident. Unmarried child under the age of 21 of a lawful permanent resident. Unmarried son or daughter of a lawful permanent resident 21 years old or older.

Is USA Green Card Lottery free?

Entering the green card lottery is free. The drawing is random and by computer. You can only find out whether you have won by going to dvprogram.state.gov (typically beginning May 1). If you win and are permitted to apply, you will have to pay a fee, but that will be in person at a U.S. embassy or consulate.