Tuesday, October 09, 2007

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE 2009 IMMIGRANT VISA PROGRAM


U.S. Department of State
Bureau of Consular Affairs
Electronic Diversity Visa Lottery

State Department Web site for the 2009 Diversity Visa Program (DV-2009) is now open. The application submission period for DV-2009 is from 12:00PM EDT (GMT -4) on October 3, 2007 to 12:00PM EST (GMT -5) on December 2, 2007. The application form will only be available for submission during this period and this period only. Applications will not be accepted through the U.S. Postal Service.


Application Instructions

http://travel.state.gov/pdf/2009DVInstructions.pdf

Please read the DV-2009 Application Instructions carefully. Applicants may be disqualified for not completing the application form correctly or by submitting more than one application. Use the link below to view the instructions.

DV-2009 Instructions

Photo Validator

Before beginning the application process, you can verify that your picture complies with all requirements by clicking the link below.

Photo Validator

Application Form

The application form is prepared in two parts, one for the primary applicant and one for dependents (if any). Each part must be completed correctly and completely before going to the next part. After all parts are completed, the application will be submitted to the DV-2009 Processing Center for handling. Click the link below to begin the application process.

Begin Standard Application

If you would like to use an SSL-encrypted web connection, you may click the link below to continue. Please be aware that by using SSL encryption, your connection may be noticeably slower.

Begin SSL Application

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