The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, also known as the Green Card Lottery, is an annual program that awards up to 55,000 immigrant visas to individuals from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States
. The program is administered by the U.S. Department of State and the visas are awarded through a random selection process
. To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet certain education, employment, and passport requirements
. The application process is multi-step and has strict deadlines
. Applicants can apply through the Electronic Diversity Visa Program online portal and must keep their confirmation number in a safe place to check the status of their entry online
