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August 22, 2002
Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV-2004) Registration Instructions
Issued by the Department of State
On August 21, 2002, the U.S. Department of State issued a notice of registration
for the 2004 Diversity Visa Program. Entries for DV-2004 must be received
by the Kentucky Consular Center (at the address noted below) between NOON
on Monday, OCTOBER 7, 2002 and NOON on Wednesday, NOVEMBER 6, 2002. Entries
received before or after this period will be disqualified, regardless of
when they are postmarked.
To be eligible, an applicant must be able to claim nativity in an eligible
country, and show either (1) that he or she has a high school education
or its equivalent, or (2) two years of work experience within the past five
years in an occupation requiring at least two years of training or experience
to perform.
The Diversity Visa Program makes 55,000 immigrant visas available each
year; however, 5,000 of these visas are allocated to those eligible for
immigrant status under the Nicaraguan and Central American Relief Act (NACARA).
This reduction began in DV-1999 and remains in effect for DV-2004.
For additional details on qualifying countries, requirements, and procedures
for DV-2004, please see the attached summary. A copy of the U.S. Department
of State notice is also attached.
Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV-2004) Registration
Instructions Issued by the Department of State (PDF/92 kb, 4 pages)
Federal Register: Registration for the Diversity Immigrant
(DV–2004) Visa Program (PDF/96 kb, 6 pages)
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