The call for the United States Diversity Visa Lottery 2026 for Guatemalans It is already open. The people selected at the end of the complete process will be able to obtain the permanent residence o Green Card. Here we tell you how to apply, the requirements and important details of the process!
Open call for the 2026 United States Visa Lottery for Guatemala
The United States Embassy in Guatemala has opened the call for the 2026 Diversity Visa Programalso known as the Visa Lottery. This program offers a unique opportunity for people from countries with a low immigration rate to the United States to obtain an immigrant visa. Guatemala is one of the eligible countriesand the Call to apply will be open until November 5, 2024.
The Visa Lottery 2026 It is administered by the United States Department of State and will select up to 55,000 immigrants from various parts of the world to receive a visa. These visas are intended for individuals who come from countries that have historically had low levels of immigration to the United States, thus promoting greater diversity in the country’s immigrant population. The selection process is random and each country will not be able to receive more than 7% of the total visas available.
Requirements to apply
To participate in the Visa Lottery 2026applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a citizen of a country with a low immigration rate to the US.
- Have completed at least 12 years of primary and secondary education or its equivalent, or have at least two years of work experience in an occupation that requires at least two years of training or experience.
Can I apply if I am not a citizen of an eligible country?
In some cases, even if the applicant is not a citizen of an eligible country, there are alternatives to participating in the program. If your spouse is from an eligible country, you can claim your spouse’s citizenship to participate, as long as you are both included on the application and considered eligible. If selected, they must enter the United States together.
Another option available is if neither of the applicant’s parents was born or legally residing in their country of origin at the time of their birth. In this case, the applicant can claim citizenship of one parent’s country, as long as that country is eligible for the program.
How can I apply?
The application process for the Diversity Visa Program is free. However, it is important to keep in mind that, if you are selected for an interview, the cost of the formal visa application must be covered.
The call for the program opened on October 2 and will end on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 12 pm US Eastern Time (10 am in Guatemala). The application process includes the following steps:
- Read the program instructions: It is essential to carefully review the instructions on the official program page to ensure you meet all the requirements. You can consult them at
- Fill out the form: During the call period, applicants must complete the online form on the official program page:
- Save confirmation number: Upon completion of the form, the system will issue a confirmation number that must be saved, as it will be necessary to verify the status of the request.
- Check the results: Starting May 3, 2025, applicants will be able to check if they have been selected using the confirmation number on the page
- Complete the DS-260 application: If selected, you must complete the application for the DS-260 immigrant visa on the official website: dvselectee.state.gov.
- Interview and final process: Those selected who have completed the application will be notified for a possible interview, where they must meet additional requirements.
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