U.S. Department of State - Visa Processing Fee Instructions

With the Diversity Visa (also known as Green Card) you will enjoy all the advantages and benefits of a US permanent resident, including health and education benefits, and employment opportunities along with guidance in your new country, orientation sessions and programs to integrate into mainstream American society.

Although you won a Diversity Visa(also known as Green Card) some immigrant visa fees still apply. The fees are required cover the expenses collected by Embassy or Consulate abroad, Department of Homeland Security's, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). We also make your police clearance in those countries where you were resident for the last 10 years and many other necessary information for the normal American immigrant visa application process.

The payment must be sent to U.S. embassy agent address in United Kingdom. U.S government decides the country where to send the payment based on its policy and depending on the relations of U.S State with your country.

Who conducts this program? American Government is conducting this program every year to maintain the diversity of its people.
The total amount that you need to send is US$ 440 or equivalent local currency. If you want to take with you any family member you must pay an additional of US$ 440 for each one. Once the payment confirmation is received you will be contacted by the U.S Consulate to confirm your Case Number/Confirmation Number and schedule a final interview.

Sending the payment is fast and easy with over 380,000 participating Agent locations worldwide. You'll find a Western Union agent at places such as banks, postal office and even supermarkets, check cashers and convenience stores.
If you are unable to find a Western Union agency you may ask a friend of relative to send the payment on your behalf.

Follow these 5 simple steps to send the payment :

Step 1

Find a Western Union agent using Find Us.

Step 2

Visit the Western Union agent, taking some personal identification* with you.

Step 3

Complete a simple .send. form and hand this to the Western Union agent along with the money you want to send and the transfer fee..

The payment must be sent to U.S. embassy agent address in United Kingdom:

Mr K A Field
24 Grosvenor Square
London, W1A 2LQ
United Kingdom

Step 4

You will be given a reference number(MTCN).

Step 5

Confirm the payment via email and fax as following :
- Fax the Western Union receipt to the following number: +1 484-842-3984
- Email at usa.state@usa.com
with the following details (you can find them on the money transfer receipt):

1. Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN):
2. Exact sender's name on file with Western Union:
3. Exact sender's address on file with Western Union:
4. Amount sent:

Then wait for the confirmation that the payment was received. Within 72 hours, you will receive a confirmation via email along with the exact date and time of the final interview at the U.S Consulate. Upon successful completion of the interviewing process you will receive the documents and travel information to move in the United States.

Please note : Failure to send the payment confirmation on time will void your rights as DV winner

Thank you,
United States Department of State

CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: AUTHORITIES: The information asked for on this form is requested pursuant to Section 222 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Section 222(f) provides that the records of the Department of State and of diplomatic and consular offices of the United States pertaining to the issuance and refusal of visas or permits to enter the United States shall be considered confidential and shall be used only for the formulation, amendment, administration, or enforcement of the immigration, nationality, and other laws of the United States. Certified copies of such records may be made available to a court provided the court certifies that the information contained in such records is needed in a case pending before the court. PURPOSE: The U.S. Department of State uses the facts you provide on this form primarily to determine your classification and eligibility for a U.S. immigrant visa. Individuals who fail to submit this form or who do not provide all the requested information may be denied a U.S. immigrant visa. Although furnishing this information is voluntary, failure to provide this information may delay or prevent the processing of your case. ROUTINE USES: If you are issued an immigrant visa and are subsequently admitted to the United States as an immigrant, the Department of Homeland Security will use the information on this form to issue you a Permanent Resident Card, and, if you so indicate, the Social Security Administration will use the information to issue a social security number. The information provided may also be released to federal agencies for law enforcement, counterterrorism and homeland security purposes; to Congress and courts within their sphere of jurisdiction; and to other federal agencies who may need the information to administer or enforce U.S. laws.