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What types of visas are available?

Nonimmigrant Visas

The following provides information on visa requirements for travelers to the United States who wish to visit, work or study for a temporary period. The type of visa required will depend on the purpose of your travel:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/temp_1305.html

Immigrant Visas

An immigrant visa is required of anyone who wishes to enter the United States to reside there permanently, whether or not that person plans to seek employment in the United States.

2011 Green Card

The DV-2011 Lottery begins at Noon EDT on October 2, 2009, and ends at Noon EST on November 30, 2009.

Information and instructions for the DV-2011 lottery are available on the Travel.State.Gov website. Please click here to view the instructions. 

Or use the link below to reach the Form DS-5501 Electronic Diversity Visa (e-DV) Application online:

>> e-DV