Entering the 2019 DV Lottery
The 2019 DV Lottery opens on October 3, 2017 and closes on November 7, 2017. Selectees will be notified in early May of 2018 and those who qualify must complete their visa processing by the end of September 2019.
Please note that it is the applicant’s country of birth rather than country of nationality that governs eligibility for the diversity visa program. This year, those born in the following countries are not eligible for the lottery:
| • Bangladesh | • Jamaica | |||
| • Brazil | • Mexico | |||
| • Canada | • Nigeria | |||
| • Mainland China | • Pakistan | |||
| • Colombia | • Peru | |||
| • Dominican Republic | • Philippines | |||
| • El Salvador | • South Korea | |||
| • Haiti | • U.K. (except N. Ireland) & Dependent Territories | |||
| • India | • Vietnam | |||
For over 20 years, Immigration Law Associates has offered expert assistance to eligible individuals and their family members in filing complete and accurate lottery applications. For your convenience, our attorneys and staff speak English, Polish, Farsi, Korean and Spanish. Many of our clients are local, but we are also able to file entries on behalf of those living abroad.
Our DV 2019 Program
For only $100, we offer a consultation with an experienced immigration attorney who will provide you with a complete DV 2019 assessment, including:
- Eligibility and other considerations for DV 2019 applicants;
- How the diversity visa program aligns with your overall immigration strategy;
- Preparation and submission of the DV Lottery application, including digital photographs;
- Follow-up consultation for DV winners and non-winners.
To schedule your diversity visa consultation, please call us today at 847-763-8500.