Participants, winners, and immigrant visa admissions in the Diversity Immigrant category.
This page is your comprehensive resource for Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery statistics, providing insights into the number of participants, winners, and visa admissions for each fiscal year.
Benefits of a green card.
- Work and Live in the U.S.: Green Card holders enjoy unrestricted work authorization, allowing them to pursue career opportunities throughout the United States.
- Property Ownership: Owning property becomes a possibility, enabling Green Card holders to establish roots and invest in their future.
- Educational Opportunities: Access to financial aid at public educational institutions opens doors to higher education and career advancement.
- Military Service: For those seeking to serve their new nation, Green Card holders are eligible to enlist in the U.S. military.
- Pathway to Citizenship: After fulfilling residency requirements, Green Card holders can apply for U.S. citizenship, unlocking further privileges.
U.S. citizenship - The next step.
Becoming a U.S. citizen grants numerous benefits, including:
- U.S. Passport: Travel the world with the highly regarded U.S. passport.
- Voting Rights: Participate in the democratic process and shape the future of the nation.
- Federal Employment: Access a broader range of job opportunities, including federal government positions.
- And many more: Enjoy the full spectrum of rights and freedoms afforded to U.S. citizens.
Understanding the Diversity Visa Program.
The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) provides various avenues for obtaining U.S. permanent residence. The Diversity Visa Program focuses on diversifying the immigrant population by offering green cards to individuals from countries with historically low immigration rates to the United States.
Explore the DV Lottery data.
Following are available data for total number of entries, winners ("selectees"), and visa issuances ("admissions") by DV program year, categorized by geography.
Delve into the statistics below to understand the trends and patterns of the DV Lottery program over the years.
DV-2019
| Region |
Entries |
Selectees |
Admissions |
| Africa |
7,832,894
|
38,247 |
20,336 |
| Asia |
1,871,824 |
15,619 |
6,079 |
| Europe |
4,349,555 |
30,006 |
17,897 |
| North America |
1,506 |
18 |
8 |
| Oceania |
23,201 |
1,538 |
592 |
| South/Central America, Caribbean |
273,033 |
1,282 |
977 |
| Total |
14,352,013 |
86,710 |
45,889 |
DV-2020
| Region |
Entries |
Selectees |
Admissions |
| Africa |
8,145,390
|
31,562 |
6,017 |
| Asia |
1,952,489 |
15,941 |
4,055 |
| Europe |
4,072,324 |
30,794 |
7,643 |
| North America |
1,445 |
20 |
13 |
| Oceania |
22,722 |
1,378 |
543 |
| South/Central America, Caribbean |
528,428 |
4,189 |
854 |
| Total |
14,722,798 |
83,884 |
19,125 |
DV-2021
| Region |
Entries |
Selectees |
Admissions |
| Africa |
3,100,982
|
53,649 |
5,801 |
| Asia |
1,281,046 |
25,408 |
4,498 |
| Europe |
2,014,089 |
45,002 |
5,795 |
| North America |
937 |
29 |
21 |
| Oceania |
16,672 |
2,815 |
631 |
| South/Central America, Caribbean |
327,402 |
5,501 |
2,166 |
| Total |
6,741,128 |
132,404 |
18,912 |
DV-2022
| Region |
Entries |
Selectees |
Admissions |
| Africa |
TBA
|
49,003 |
19,215 |
| Asia |
TBA |
24,001 |
11,693 |
| Europe |
TBA |
39,999 |
21,806 |
| North America |
TBA |
16 |
12 |
| Oceania |
TBA |
2,501 |
1,195 |
| South/Central America, Caribbean |
TBA |
3,501 |
1,961 |
| Total |
TBA |
119,021 |
55,882 |
DV-2023
| Region |
Entries |
Selectees |
Admissions |
| Africa |
TBA
|
49,119 |
21,176 |
| Asia |
TBA |
24,044 |
9,804 |
| Europe |
TBA |
40,065 |
22,265 |
| North America |
TBA |
16 |
7 |
| Oceania |
TBA |
2,503 |
863 |
| South/Central America, Caribbean |
TBA |
3,515 |
1,878 |
| Total |
TBA |
119,262 |
55,993 |
DV-2024
| Region |
Entries |
Selectees |
Admissions |
| Africa |
TBA
|
TBA |
TBA |
| Asia |
TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
| Europe |
TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
| North America |
TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
| Oceania |
TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
| South/Central America, Caribbean |
TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
| Total |
TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
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Source: U.S. Department of State
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