Definition
DV Lottery
Also: Diversity Visa
Annual green card lottery for natives of low-admission countries.
Each year the Department of State issues up to 55,000 immigrant visas to applicants from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the U.S. Winners are selected by random drawing and must meet education or work experience requirements.
See also
More immigration terms
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EAD
Employment Authorization Document — the USCIS work permit.
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EB-1
Employment-based first preference: priority workers.
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EB-2
Employment-based second preference: advanced-degree professionals and exceptional ability.
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EB-2 NIW
EB-2 National Interest Waiver — self-petition for advanced-degree professionals.
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EB-3
Employment-based third preference: skilled workers, professionals, and other workers.
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.