The Diversity Visa Lottery (DV Lottery) is a U.S. immigration program that allocates up to 55,000 green cards annually to applicants from countries with historically low immigration rates to the USA. Managed by the U.S. Department of State, the lottery is free to enter and applicants must meet education or work experience requirements. Winners are randomly selected but must pass medical, background, and security checks to qualify. Entry periods are typically announced yearly, and selected individuals can apply for permanent residency if approved. It’s a competitive but legitimate pathway to migrate to the USA.