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The annual Diversity Immigrant Visa Program is administered by the U.S. Department of State; it makes up to 50,000 immigrant visas available to persons meeting certain eligibility requirements. Visas are allocated to natives of countries with historically lower rates of U.S. immigration. Read more for information on entering the lottery.

By Simeng (Karen) Li, International Peer
Tuesday, October 9th, 2018 - 3:00pm


The annual Diversity Immigrant Visa Program is administered by the U.S. Department of State; it makes up to 50,000 immigrant visas available to persons meeting certain eligibility requirements. ​Visas are allocated to natives of countries with historically lower rates of U.S. immigration. There is no cost to register for the program. Click here for information on entering the lottery.

Registration Time:
Wednesday, October 3, 201​8 at noon EDT (9 a.m. in ​California) through Tuesday, November ​6, 201​8 at noon EDT (9 a.m. in California)

UCSB's Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS) suggests that you register as early as possible, as heavy traffic may result in website delays, and late entries will not be accepted. If you have any questions, please contact OISS at OISS@sa.ucsb.edu or (805) 893-2929.