Diversity Visa Program - USA

Diversity Visa Program - USA
Important Notice about DV-2011: The online entry registration period for DV-2011 will be October 2 until November 30, 2009. Please, check back later for updates and instructions regarding online entry for DV-2011.
Overview
The Congressionally mandated Diversity Immigrant Visa Program makes available 50,000 diversity visas (DV) annually, drawn from random selection among all entries to persons who meet strict eligibility requirements from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States.

Diversity Visa Important Information
DV-2011 - Online entry registration for DV-2011 will begin October 2, 2009 and will be open through November 30, 2009.
Form DS-5501, Electronic Diversity Visa (EDV) – Form DS-5501, Application for online Diversity Visa Lottery entry, is not available now. This official form is available only during the DV registration period on the Department State, Diversity Visa online entry website at http://www.dvlottery.state.gov/.
http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_1322.html