Diversity Visa Lottery
Each year the United States grants up to 50000 visas to winners of the Diversity Visa Lottery.
The lottery is only available to citizens of countries with low rates of immigration to the United States.
To see if your country is eligible check the US State Department website, here.
Fill out the electronic application here. You will need a digital photo or a scanned passport photo.
Although winning the lottery is a positive step towards Permanent Resident status, winning does not guarantee that you will receive a "green card".
The DV Lottery has a deadline that must be met to take advantage of winning. In many instances it is advisable to contact an immigration attorney as notification of a winning entry may be received so close to the deadline that it may be impossible to complete the process without professional help.