To promote diversity in the United States.

To provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.

To increase the number of skilled workers in the United States.

To reunite families who have been separated by immigration laws.

Citizens of countries with low rates of immigration to the United States.

Permanent residents of the United States.

Asylum seekers.

Refugees.

You must be at least 18 years old.

You must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

You must have at least two years of work experience in a skilled occupation.

You must be able to speak and read English.

50,000

100,000

150,000

200,000

You must submit an online application.

You must submit a paper application.

You must go to a U.S. embassy or consulate to apply.

You must submit your application to the U.S. Department of State.

October 1st

November 1st

December 1st

January 1st

You will receive a confirmation email.

You will be notified if you have been selected.

You will be invited to an interview.

You will be issued a visa.

You will receive a letter in the mail.

You will be notified by email.

You will be called by phone.

You will be contacted by a U.S. embassy or consulate.

You will be invited to an interview.

You will be issued a visa.

You will be required to submit additional documents.

You will be required to pay a fee.

You will be asked questions about your application.

You will be asked questions about your background.

You will be asked questions about your family.

All of the above.

You will be issued a visa.

You will be required to submit additional documents.

You will be required to pay a fee.

All of the above.

You will be able to live and work in the United States.

You will be able to apply for U.S. citizenship.

You will be able to bring your family to the United States.

All of the above.

You must live in the United States for at least two years.

You must learn English.

You must become a U.S. citizen.

All of the above.

Your visa may be revoked.

You may be deported.

You may be denied U.S. citizenship.

All of the above.

The U.S. Department of State website

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website

The website of your local U.S. embassy or consulate

All of the above.