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US Green Card Lottery Period for Fiscal Year 2020 Begins October 3rd, 2018

By Irungu Thairu Wed, 09/26/2018 @ 11:19am 17964 views 78 comments
US Green Card Lottery Period for Fiscal Year 2020 Begins October 3rd, 2018

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The US State Department has announced that the entry period for the Diversity Visa program for the fiscal year 2020 (DV-2020), popularly known as the Green Card Lottery, will begin on Wednesday, October 3rd at 12pm EDT and end on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 12pm EST.

Administrated by the Department of State, the lottery program makes 55,000 permanent resident visas (green cards) available to national of countries with historically low number of immigrants in the United States.

Kenya is among the countries eligible to participate in the program.

For DV-2020, nationals of the following countries are ineligible to participate in the program because they have had more than 50,000 natives immigrate to the United States over the last five years: Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China (mainland-born), Colombia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, South Korea,  United Kingdom (except Northern Ireland) and its dependent territories, and Vietnam.

Winners of the DV-2019 lottery program will be eligible to migrate to the United States starting in January, 2020 after passing through mandatory background checks and interviews at the US embassies located in their home countries. It is only after passing the background checks and interview that lottery winners will be issued with a permanent resident visa (green card).

To qualify for a Diversity Visa,  an applicant must be a national of a qualifying country and have either completed high school education or have worked in a qualifying occupation for at least two years. Anyone who does not meet this minimum criteria is urged not to submit an application, as they will NOT be issued with a permanent resident visa even if they are selected in the lottery.

There is no cost to register participate in the lottery.

The State Department also strongly urges entrants to complete the entry form themselves, without a “visa consultant” or “visa agent”.

Applications  are only accepted online at the Department of State website.

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Onesmas Morema

Wed, 09/26/2018 @ 01:05pm

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I wish to apply for this lottery

Abdul Rashid niazai

Mon, 10/08/2018 @ 11:40pm

In reply to I wish to apply for this… by Onesmas Morema

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First hello then hope you are fine and doing well i have sex children and you know Afghanistan security is not good plz help me that is it.

Richard Anderson

Wed, 09/26/2018 @ 01:43pm

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I would love to work and stay in USA and start a new life

Romeo23

Wed, 09/26/2018 @ 04:38pm

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Apply after 3rd November..free http://www.dvlottery.state.gov

Gideon Mutai

Wed, 09/26/2018 @ 05:42pm

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dream to be USA and does great things Americans would love

Kibet Zakayo

Wed, 09/26/2018 @ 05:47pm

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Where can I get the forms online?(site).

Pokem

Thu, 09/27/2018 @ 01:56am

In reply to Where can I get the forms… by Kibet Zakayo

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www.dvllotery.state.gov

Eudius Gathoni

Wed, 09/26/2018 @ 11:44pm

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Where do I get the forms? Online?

Edward gichuhi…

Thu, 09/27/2018 @ 01:19am

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I would love to apply

GEORGE

Thu, 09/27/2018 @ 01:55am

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I would love to work in the US

Monica Kunda C…

Thu, 09/27/2018 @ 01:59am

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I would like to participate in this lottery.

hibaaq

Thu, 09/27/2018 @ 03:28am

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this is definitely my time cuz I have applied more than once

Munyendo Salim

Thu, 09/27/2018 @ 04:13am

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i wish to apply pls

hanington ongubo

Thu, 09/27/2018 @ 04:48am

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i will like to apply for one

felista wambui

Thu, 09/27/2018 @ 04:53am

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How can i get the form online

susan

Thu, 09/27/2018 @ 04:54am

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l am 56 years and a retired high s
chool teacher can l qualify

Marshall Y Kehn

Thu, 09/27/2018 @ 05:25am

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Dear sir/Madam:
To a point, the issues with the DV program all over the World is not really bad, but this is my question,
If I can obtain a response from your office, what are you doing about people that were not selected because of lamented spaces?
How can an individuals get his or her successfulness through this processes?
What is the current information about the cancellation of the DV program process done by Mr. Donald's have gone?
I will be grateful to be one of your candidates for the 2020 process,in Jesus Christ mighty name Amen.
Best regard
Marshall Y Kehn

Andy Lethabye

Thu, 09/27/2018 @ 05:55am

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Hi @Kubet Zakayo

Googled US Green Card Office Ltd and get their friendly service. They will help you to apply 100% error free manner.

Kennedy

Mon, 10/01/2018 @ 08:14am

In reply to Hi @Kubet Zakayo Googled US… by Andy Lethabye

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Hey Andy lethabye do you have the site to help in applying the us lottery visa

Anne lumetwa Khasi

Thu, 09/27/2018 @ 06:47am

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This has always been my dream,i am praying to get this chance to live my dream,am hoping i get lucky

Celestine

Thu, 09/27/2018 @ 06:53am

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I love USA and dream
s working there

Mohammad

Thu, 09/27/2018 @ 07:44am

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I wish one day to be an american citizen

Sophia Suleima…

Thu, 09/27/2018 @ 08:03am

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I would love to live and work in U S A

Jennifer M Hernandez

Thu, 09/27/2018 @ 08:09am

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How can I do it for my husband he is from Honduras an we have four kids an are legally married in USA.. please help

Tom

Thu, 09/27/2018 @ 08:57pm

In reply to How can I do it for my… by Jennifer M Hernandez

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If your kids are legally married in USA,they can file for their parents ,that’s dad included if they are citizens.it takes less than 6 months and your man will be here in states as a green card holder

Lydia Kyohairwe

Thu, 09/27/2018 @ 08:53am

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I would love to participate and become a citizen of USA

Agnes Adu-Safo

Thu, 09/27/2018 @ 08:54am

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I want me and my family to leave and work in the states

Evans

Thu, 09/27/2018 @ 09:20am

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This is an opportunity worth trying! I know it works!!

Tanchenow christina

Thu, 09/27/2018 @ 11:39am

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Oh my God I hope this year Favour me. I have been playing this DV lottery for 5years now yet no assurance of winning. Almighty father in Heaven answer my prayers and this year should be a success and my dreams will come through. Amen. I will love to live and continue my studies in insurance in USA

Vinton makani

Thu, 09/27/2018 @ 01:21pm

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I real appreciate for such an opportunity. I'll embrace it and try my luck. I have two inquiries, i) how can I apply for that opportunity?
ii) I have heard of people who apply green card through cybers and when their chances come/ when they qualify they are asked for money from cyber agents to receive their pins. How can this be avoided if the allegations are true?

cliff juguna

Tue, 10/02/2018 @ 01:51pm

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You can apply,,no discrimination, secondly the reason for using cyber is of the photo and access to internet,,of you can get a digital photo meeting the requirements then go to any reliable internet do your thing....application without even telling any one your business, then at the end of the application after submission you will get an auto generated code,,print it ,save it that is what you will use to check your results early mid of next year.

cliff jm

Tue, 10/02/2018 @ 01:56pm

In reply to I real appreciate for such… by Vinton makani

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You can apply,,no discrimination, secondly the reason for using cyber is of the photo and access to internet,,of you can get a digital photo meeting the requirements then go to any reliable internet do your thing....application without even telling any one your business, then at the end of the application after submission you will get an auto generated code,,print it ,save it that is what you will use to check your results early mid of next year.

Samuel wanjala

Thu, 09/27/2018 @ 01:26pm

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I'm ready to go

Thomas

Thu, 09/27/2018 @ 02:01pm

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I have been trying may be my luck now.

Thomas nyabuto…

Mon, 11/12/2018 @ 06:27am

In reply to I have been trying may be my… by Thomas

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Applied for green card

Firoz Abdullah Khan

Thu, 09/27/2018 @ 02:14pm

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Wish to Become the Citizen of USA

Susan Tiat

Thu, 09/27/2018 @ 04:32pm

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Good gracious! I really hope to be a citizen of America, my dream country.

Odumesi glory

Thu, 09/27/2018 @ 05:08pm

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I want to apply for the green card lottery

Sharon Wahanda

Thu, 09/27/2018 @ 06:53pm

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Wow! Would love to become an American citizen.

Pamellah Kinya

Thu, 09/27/2018 @ 10:54pm

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I tried but was not awarded am not sure why. So sad.

Mkenya halisi

Thu, 09/27/2018 @ 11:21pm

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Guys Guys please if u really want to move,I will recommend you try to move to Canada or Australia u will thank me.I lived in USA for about 8 yrs then in Australia Sydney fir 4 yrs n how I wish those 8 yrs I was in state I had moved to Australia.In Australia u kinda work only 30hrs a week n u pay ur bills n save something compared to states where many work like shit to survive n pay bills?But after even moving to This countries u will come to appreciate n love kenya after 4/5/6 years.So invest invest something when u get that chance.Now am home n I enjoy my hard sweat.

Lucy njeri kin…

Fri, 09/28/2018 @ 12:13am

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This has always my dream . I am praying to get this chance and live my dream...am hoping to get this luck. Thanks

Lucy njeri kin…

Fri, 09/28/2018 @ 12:25am

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This has always my dream. I am praying to get this chance and live my dream. Am hoping to get luck.

Amos

Fri, 09/28/2018 @ 02:32am

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Oh my God I hope this year Favour me. I have been playing this DV lottery for 5years now yet no assurance of winning. Almighty father in Heaven answer my prayers and this year should be a success and my dreams will come through. Amen. I will love to live and continue my studies in insurance in USA

Gabriel Maghok…

Fri, 09/28/2018 @ 03:47am

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US Green card Lottery is what I have been waiting for because America is my dream country. I will apply and qualify for this 2020, There is nothing difficult in this process, all it needs is to be confident and fill the form with correct and updated information, then meet the minimum requirements which includes being a holder of secondary school certificate or at least two years of work experience, Edit your photo to meet the photograph requirements and that is all.

Gloria

Fri, 09/28/2018 @ 04:02am

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I would wish to work in US am a trained nurse in Kenya

Gideon njoroge kamau

Fri, 09/28/2018 @ 05:11am

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I wish I could get un opportunity to live and work in USA.

Eunice Rabera …

Fri, 09/28/2018 @ 05:19am

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I will be happy if I will be the one to be A American citizens.

Abdijabar hass…

Fri, 09/28/2018 @ 07:37am

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i would like to apply kindly assist me

Rosemary

Fri, 09/28/2018 @ 09:09am

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I wish to be lucky

Mary Anyango Ongoro

Fri, 09/28/2018 @ 09:28am

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Would like to live and work in the us.

Faith

Fri, 09/28/2018 @ 12:46pm

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Glory n gratitude vehemently goes an to our Almighty God for enabling US such an opportunity each year to accommodate numerous immigrants. This is great support to countless families whose loved ones attain their dream to work n leave in US.Ultimately this goes along way in eradicating poverty in the Nations where winners are drawn.
My earnest prayer is that US perpetually be holistically protected of our righteous God. Finally I vehemently make a humble prayer that this year God remembers my dear son to emerge a winner for DV-2020, among other people who will be victorious.
Amen and Amen.
I always pray for US n will always continue praying for un ending Blessings for America.

Vyonnah Akinyi…

Fri, 09/28/2018 @ 01:38pm

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It has always been my dream to become American citizen ever since I was young, hope and pray that I be among the lucky once.

Kelvin muriuki

Fri, 09/28/2018 @ 02:08pm

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Waaoooh,hopefully i hope this time i will win

hani fteita

Fri, 09/28/2018 @ 03:18pm

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it's nice to become a permanent resident, but it takes 5 years to become a citizen you must stay in the US for at least 30 months (half of 5 years)to qualify, there is no assistance from the government you have to work and rely on your own income and pay your tax. America is for the young and hard working people, or if you have a good capital to start your own business.

Ernest Ombasa …

Fri, 09/28/2018 @ 03:26pm

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I just have a question; Will this be the last time for the dv lottery applications?

Ernest Ombasa …

Fri, 09/28/2018 @ 03:30pm

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I just have a question; Will this be the last time for the dv lottery applications?

winrose

Fri, 09/28/2018 @ 03:59pm

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I would love to live in USA that's my dream

Nakirijja Soph…

Fri, 09/28/2018 @ 05:32pm

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This is a great opportunity. I pray to be among the lucky winners. Thank you.

tony biwott

Sat, 09/29/2018 @ 02:15am

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awesome av been applying this for the last two years,my dream actually to be the USA citizen since my childhood, may the Almighty God Grant me this years chance

Cosmas Mutahi

Sat, 09/29/2018 @ 03:09am

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Hopefully I will win

Hajj idris

Sat, 09/29/2018 @ 05:16am

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It is my dream to be an american citizen.hope i win.

Colleta Wairimu

Sat, 09/29/2018 @ 08:43am

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I am Colleta Wairimu from Kenya, I am a mother of one and I am 26 years old. I have a diploma in hospitality management. I would like to apply for green card because I would like to invest in USA,so that later on I help the needy. I will appreciate if given the chance.
Yours faithfully
Colleta Wairimu

elyaaka

Sat, 09/29/2018 @ 09:58am

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I wish one day to be American citizen

lucy mugure

Mon, 10/01/2018 @ 12:10pm

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well first try hope I'll make it

Lilian kyalo

Tue, 10/02/2018 @ 06:19am

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I am 47yrs working with GOK l would like to appy.
Please advice.

cliff jm

Tue, 10/02/2018 @ 02:00pm

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Those applying ,,make sure the website you are using ends with .gov ,most sites are fake

josh

Tue, 10/02/2018 @ 03:02pm

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Wow!!!! I didn't know mwakilishi had this high number of readers. All the best to applicants

Ballah JALLAH

Tue, 10/02/2018 @ 11:56pm

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USA is a great place to live,a place full of opportunity,rule of law and respect for humanity. Long live America.

Flozzy

Wed, 10/03/2018 @ 03:27pm

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Thank you Lord I applied 2016 n qualified ,last week was my interview n all glory to God I passed , just be confident n not stammer English n you are ready to go.True God's time best.

Margaret Mwangale

Wed, 10/03/2018 @ 04:04pm

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I pray that at one time I may live and work in the US.

MBI OSCAR TABI

Sat, 10/06/2018 @ 03:21pm

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US, my dream country,a great nation full of opportunities, respect of humanity and the rule of law. A nation that opens her arms like Jesus Christ to receive everybody and makes them to smile.

Nsangou Mbouom…

Sun, 10/07/2018 @ 02:35am

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Usa is the best country in the world he offer many opportunities, respect of humanity and the rule of law.a nation that opens their door for everybody and makes them to smile.my big dream is to travel in this country for working and changing the bad condition of life to all my family

filmon mehari

Tue, 10/09/2018 @ 09:02am

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i would like to live in USA...and i wish i could do more to get this special opportunity.thank ypu

namulwana Cat…

Thu, 10/11/2018 @ 05:26pm

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Am so much interested please how should I apply

Gbadebo Solomon

Fri, 10/12/2018 @ 07:03pm

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How do i get the form ?

truphena

Sun, 11/04/2018 @ 11:33pm

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I have applied 4 years now..is today late to apply for the
lottery? please answer me....I would really like to work in the USA and live there..I'm currently in Kenya

Namyeka sule Erick

Thu, 10/10/2019 @ 10:24am

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Its an opportunity and am so interested in this program, i hope i get chance to win and travel to the diaspora.

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