The American Embassy in Kathmandu has announced that the application process
for the 2025 DV program will begin on Wednesday, 4 October 2023. The
application window for the DV program opened at 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday and
will remain open until 10:45 p.m. on November 7.
There is no fee
for submitting a DV application, and the embassy strongly discourages the use
of consultants. They instead advise seeking assistance from trusted family
members, friends, or individuals. Regardless of the level of assistance
provided, applicants are reminded that they are solely responsible for their
applications.
The embassy underscores the importance of listing
one's spouse and all unmarried children under 21 years of age at the time of
application. Failure to include these details will result in the application
being considered invalid.
Applicants are required to submit a
recent photograph and are permitted only one application. The use of a photo
from the previous year's DV application will lead to disqualification. The
embassy emphasizes strict adherence to photo rules and cautions against
wearing glasses in the photos.
Previously, applicants were required
to have a passport while filling out the DV application, but this requirement
has been lifted.
The State Department will make 55,000 green cards available to foreign citizens for the fiscal year 2025.The DV program gives foreigners from countries, including Nepal that do not send many immigrants to the United States the chance to receive a green card. The Department of State annually administers the statutorily created Diversity Immigrant Visa Program.
HOW TO APPLY for 2025 Diversity Visa (DV) ?
To Apply, Applicants must submit entries for the DV-2025 program electronically at https://dvprogram.state.gov/ between 12:00 pm (noon), Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), Wednesday, October 4, 2023, and 12:00 pm (noon),Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT-5), Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
Applicants are advised to save or print
the confirmation number provided after submitting their application. This
number will be essential for checking the status of the DV application on May
4, 2024.
It is crucial to understand that being selected for DV
does not guarantee obtaining a visa. Visa issuance depends on a consular
officer's evaluation during the interview. The embassy provides a list of
required documents for the interview, accessible at
https://go.usa.gov/xRuzM.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to
visit the official DV program website and review all guidelines and
requirements carefully before proceeding with their applications.
