EDV stands for Electronic Diversity Visa, offered by the US each year. It is the only US immigrant Visa that is Free and Easy to apply for. The State Government also encourages you to apply for EDV 2024 by yourself or at least in your presence for the correct data input. As the name suggests, this Visa can only be applied for electronically.
Nepal is on the list of selected countries eligible for DV 2024. Last year 3808 Nepalese were selected for DV 2023. The DV 2024 is coming soon and hence you can prepare to act. Each year almost 4000 Nepali people get selected for the DV lottery.
This Visa offered by the US Department Of State grants the privilege to live and work in America holding a Green Card as a lawful resident of the US. The Visa was initiated in the fiscal year 1987 to preserve the Cultural Diversity of the US as per Section 203(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
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Important Dates for 2024 DV Lottery for USA
For all the queries on when will the DV lottery 2024 start? Here are the answers;
The digital DV application process shall begin from 9:45 PM on Wednesday, the 5th of October to the 8th of November 2022. You can go get your documents ready and prepare for the processes.
The DV result 2024 shall be published on 6th May 2023.
EDV Full form | Electronic Diversity Visa |
DV lottery 2024 starts from | Wednesday, 5th of October |
EDV 2024 closes on (EDV Last Date) | 8th of November 2022 |
DV Result 2024 will be published on | 6th May 2023 ( Noon EDT) |
More Details on | dvprogram.state.gov |
DV online Application Requirements/Eligibilty
Following are some of the important requirements to meet the eligibility criteria for lottery applications in 2k24.
- Applicants need to have a high school education(or equivalent), or two years of qualifying work experience to be suitable to enter the diversity visa program.
- You require a Valid Passport by your side to make sure the data on the form matches the details on the Passport. However, for 2024, Passports have not been kept mandatory.
- Make sure your country is listed in the List of qualified nations for the diversity visa.
- Other important documents required are Birth Certificates, Educational certificates, Working Experience certificates, Relationship documents, Medical documents, Court and Police records, etc. All these documents need to be presented during the interview in Original.
- X-rays and Vaccination records are mandatory as well.
- The Photo used for the earlier DV lottery shall not be suitable for this year’s lottery.
- All the applications before and after the mentioned duration shall be deemed ineligible.
- Applicants with multiple entries shall be disqualified, as directed by the United States government.
Also, You can check the detailed Diversity Visa Instructions here.
It is always suggested to apply for the DV lottery 2024 by yourself, however, if you face any scam, please read the following instructions.
EDV Photo Requirements
Many entries get rejected due to improper photo selections in the Diversity Visa. Hence, the criteria must be met while selecting the correct photo.
- Dimensions – 2×2 inches ( 51×51 mm) (600×600 – 1200×1200 pixels)
- Format – JPGs up to 240 KB
- Age of the Photo – within the last 6 months
- Background – plain white or off-white
- Basics – Neutral facial expression, Daily wear, Eyes open, Facing Camera
- Don’t – Wear accessories, head covering, Eyeglasses
Steps to be followed for DV lottery application
How to fill out an online Application form or apply for the DV lottery program 2024? Here’s the step-by-step procedure;
- Visit the official website for DV. CLICK HERE
- Select the form DS-260.
- Fill in all the details as per your Passport and submit.
- Fill in your Family details.
- For the Occupation section, Click Here for the official list to select your profession.
- You shall witness a validation screen including your name and a unique confirmation number. This number is particularly crucial to check the status of your entry and hence needs to be kept safely. The immigrants cannot retrieve this number again from the US government. Also, the Confirmation page print needs to be presented during the interview.
Check EDV Result 2024
After a successful application process, it is worth waiting for the lottery outcome that has so much to offer. We hope this EDV 2024 results bring you the happiness you have been craving.
To check the EDV Result 2024 or Entrant status of your Diversity Visa lottery application, Please CLICK HERE
The EDV Lottery Results is marked to be published on 6th May 2023. You can check it on the official website.
The name list for EDV Result 2024 finalists is not made public, rather individuals are requested to check their application status as per the norms.
The EDV result will be published on the same date as mentioned (6th May), however, the times for different places can vary. In Nepal, it will be available at midnight on the date.
Checking the status of your DV application 2024 is an effortless procedure when you follow the steps mentioned in the blog. Visit the official site, enter your details and submit, and you can witness the outcome on your screen.
Yes, the results for the 2023 Diversity visa are out. Please Click here to check.
Important Facts on DV Lottery Registration @ dvprogram.state.gov
Here are some information associated with the DV lottery to be kept in mind before filling out the form;
- The US Embassy does not email the selected candidates nor will it publicize a list of selectees. You need to check EDV result by yourself.
- The emails arrive only for the instructions to follow for the Interview process. The email provides instructions to log into the Status Check portal and retrieve the date, time, and location of the interview.
- The initial selection does not guarantee approval for the Green card lottery, there are further conditions to be fulfilled.
- After a series of steps to complete, a consular interview determines if you will receive a visa.
- Undisclosing any Family member in the form shall get disqualified. Family members refer to Spouses and Children below 21.
- Kentucky Consular Center(KCC) destroys all correspondence received by mail.
- A non-refundable Diversity Visa fee of $330 is mandatory during the interview process.
- If selected, Winners shall receive a Sealed Immigrant Packet containing immigration documents.
- The visa makes you a Lawful Permanent Resident or an American green card holder and will be permitted to work and live permanently in the United States.
- There can be additional eligibility criteria for the Green Cards.
DV Details in Nepali Language
- DV 2024 घरैबाट पनि बूकिंग गर्न सक्नुहुन्छ
- EDV को आवश्यक information तथा DV lottery फोटो अहिले तयार बनाएर राख्ने हो
- आवश्यक योग्यत – आवेदक २ बर्ष भित्र १२ कक्षा ऊत्तिर्न हुनुपर्नेछ।
- यो बर्षदेखी DV lottery online भर्न पासपोर्ट चाहिनेछैन।
- उमेरको कुनै सीमा छैन।
- बिगतको DV मा प्रयोग भईसकेको फोटो पून: यस पाली प्रयोग भएमा आवेदन अयोग्य हुनेछ ।
- अनिवार्य चाहीने जानकारी – आवेदकको पुरा नाम, जन्म मिती, जन्म स्थान, ईमेल, फोन नम्वर, हालको ठेगाना , २ बाई २ को फोटो तथा वैवाहिक स्थिती
- आवेदक विवाहित भए जहान तथा २१ बर्ष मूनिका अविवाहित बच्चाहरूको पुरा नाम, जन्म मिती, जन्म स्थान
- DV फोटो मापडण्ड अनुसार फोटो भेरिफिकेशन तथा ईडिट हुनेछ ।
- तपाईको DV कनफोरमेशन Number पाऊॅनुहुनेछ ।
- DV 2079 अनलाईन भर्ने अवधि 19 Asoj 2079 – 22 Kartik 2079 हो ।
- EDV 2024 को नतिजा आगामी May 2023 मा प्रकाशन हुनेछ ।
- DV भर्दा अमेरिकी सरकारलाई कुनै पनि शुल्क तिर्नु पर्ने छैन ।
Electronic Diversity Visa Lottery Program FAQs
Visit dvprogram.state.gov and follow the steps to fill out the DV form 2024.
Visit the EDV lottery blog for detailed procedures.
The DV Lottery 2024 shall commence at 9:45 PM on Wednesday, 5th October 2022 (19th Ashoj 2079).
Passports have not been made mandatory for EDV 2024 and Citizenship can be used for filling out the DV form.
As the name suggests, it is an Electronic visa type. Hence, the DV application is only available with the digital option.
The process of EDV 2024 shall last till 8th November 2022 (22nd Kartik 2079).
There’s no such factor that really affects the probability of winning a DV lottery. Simply, filling out the DV registration form accurately can increase your chances of winning the DV lottery visas.
Countries like Nepal, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Maldives, Qatar, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, etc are allowed to apply for DV this year.
Yes, it is already on the go. Go check out the details on our blog.
There’s always a lot to add to your learning curriculum, hope this article adds value to you. Please comment on your likes and dislikes about the blog. Did you apply for EDV 2024?