For more information, instructions, or status, contact the DOS Certification Authority at 1-202-485-8000. Call reception hours from 08:00
00-15:
00, Monday to Friday. In principle, reception hours from 10:00 am are as follows.
00-13:
00 and 14:
00-14:
30 ET Monday to Friday. However, due to COVID-19, the authorization office is currently not accepting in-person bookings.
Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (Green Card Lottery)
The Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) program allows for the issuance of up to 55,000 immigrant visas per year. Foreigners from countries with low immigration rates to the United States can participate in a random drawing for potential immigrant visas (green cards). For more information on the program, visit the US Department of State’s Diversity Visa Program website.
Sponsor a foreign spouse, future spouse or relative.
Your status determines who you (the sponsor) can bring to live and work in the United States.
If you are a US citizen, you can sponsor:
your foreign spouse or potential partner
your foreign children
Certain relatives such as parents or siblings
If you are a permanent resident, you can sponsor:
your foreign partner
Unmarried children (regardless of age)