Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV-2004) Registration Instructions Issued by the Department of State (CDT)

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.

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.

Natives of the following countries are not eligible for DV-2004: Canada, China (mainland-born), Colombia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, United Kingdom (except Northern Ireland) and its dependent territories, Vietnam (Persons born in Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR and Taiwan are eligible.)

Click here for information on the following:

• Eligibility Requirements
• How to Apply
• Mailing Instructions
• Selection Criteria
• Notification of Successful Applicants

Interested individuals may call Greenberg Traurig Business Immigration Group or the U.S. Department of State information line at (202) 331-7199. Applicants overseas may contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for instructions. Information is also available at http://travel.state.gov.

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