US opens 2015 visa lottery

The United States has opened registrations for its annual Diversity Visa Programme (DV-15) for the year 2015.

Registration began October 1, 2013 and will end November 2, 2013.

“Applicants must submit entries electronically during this registration period using the electronic DV entry form (E-DV) at dvlottery.state.gov,” the US State Department said in a statement.

“Paper entries will not be accepted,” it added.

The Department further stated that all entrants must print and retain their online confirmation page after completing their DV entries so that they will be able to check their entry status.

Applicants are encouraged not to wait until the last week of the registration period to enter as heavy demand may result in website delays.

The annual DV programme makes visas available to persons meeting the simple, but strict, eligibility requirements. A computer-generated, random drawing chooses selectees for Diversity Visas.

By Ekow Quandzie