The USA Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery 2024, also known as the Green Card Lottery, is now open. You can access the official application form through the U.S. Department of State’s website at https://dvprogram.state.gov.
The Diversity Visa (DV) Program is a U.S. government initiative that grants 55,000 permanent resident cards (commonly known as Green Cards) annually to individuals from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the United States. To be eligible, applicants must meet two basic criteria: being from a qualifying country and satisfying the educational or work experience requirements.
You Check Your Eligibility Here at https://dvprogram.state.gov.
Winners of the DV Lottery receive a U.S. Green Card, allowing them and their eligible family members to live, work, and study in the United States as permanent residents. The term “Green Card” comes from the green color of the identification card issued to permanent residents.
About the DV Lottery
The DV Lottery is administered annually by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). It was established to promote diversity among immigrants coming to the United States. To qualify, applicants must be from countries with fewer than 50,000 immigrants to the U.S. over the past five years.
If you’re interested in immigrating to the U.S. through this program, it is essential to submit your application before the deadline. The U.S. government thoroughly reviews all applications to ensure eligibility.
DV 2024 Eligibility for Bangladesh
At present, citizens of Bangladesh are not eligible to apply for the DV 2024 program, as Bangladesh has exceeded the limit of 50,000 immigrants to the U.S. in the past five years. However, some individuals from Bangladesh may still qualify through special cases, such as:
If your spouse was born in a qualifying country, you may apply using their country of birth.
If neither of your parents was born or legally residing in Bangladesh at the time of your birth, and they were born in an eligible country, you may be eligible to apply using their country of origin.
Example: If you were born in Canada (which is ineligible), but your spouse was born in Spain (which is eligible), you may apply using Spain as your country of eligibility—provided both of you are listed on the same DV application.
Importance of the DV Program
The Diversity Visa Lottery is one of the most generous immigration programs in the world. For individuals who do not qualify for a family-based, refugee, or employment-based visa, this lottery may be their only opportunity to legally immigrate to the United States.
Though selection is random, applicants can improve their chances by submitting a complete and accurate application and adhering strictly to the official rules.
Historical Background
The U.S. Green Card originated in the 1940s and was initially known as the “Alien Registration Receipt Card.” Although the design and color of the card have changed over time (at one point it was even pink), it is now green again—hence the name “Green Card.”
Currently, over 10 million people live in the United States as Green Card holders.
Final Note
As of now, citizens of 18 countries, including Bangladesh, are ineligible for the DV 2024 program due to high levels of immigration in recent years. For a full list of excluded countries and official updates, please visit the official DV Program website.
