Calculate Points for Usa Green Card Scheme

How the USA Green Card Scheme Works

The Diversity Visa program is part of the US immigration system that aims to diversify the population by admitting individuals from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States. The program operates on a lottery basis, with applicants selected randomly from those who meet the minimum point requirements.

Each year, the US government sets a limit on the number of green cards available through the Diversity Visa program. Applicants must submit an entry online, and those who meet the minimum point threshold are entered into the lottery. The selection process is random, and winners are notified by mail.

Once selected, winners must complete additional steps, including medical exams, background checks, and biometric appointments, before their green card is issued. The entire process can take several months to complete.

Point Categories and Weights

The point system for the Diversity Visa program evaluates applicants based on several categories, each with its own weight. The total points an applicant can earn range from 0 to 100, with a minimum of 65 points required to enter the lottery.

Age Points

Age is one of the most significant factors in the point system. The age points are calculated based on the applicant's age at the time of entry submission. The point distribution is as follows:

• 21-24 years: 10 points
• 25-29 years: 15 points
• 30-34 years: 20 points
• 35-49 years: 25 points
• 50+ years: 30 points

Education Points

Education points are awarded based on the highest level of education completed by the applicant. The point distribution is as follows:

• High school diploma or equivalent: 5 points
• Associate's degree: 10 points
• Bachelor's degree: 15 points
• Master's degree or higher: 20 points

Work Experience Points

Work experience points are awarded based on the number of years of full-time work experience the applicant has. The point distribution is as follows:

• 0 years: 0 points
• 1-2 years: 5 points
• 3-5 years: 10 points
• 6+ years: 15 points

Marital Status Points

Marital status points are awarded based on whether the applicant is married or single. The point distribution is as follows:

• Single: 5 points
• Married: 10 points

Additional Points

Applicants can earn additional points for having children under the age of 21 or for being a native of a country with a low immigration rate to the United States.

How to Calculate Your Points

To calculate your points for the USA green card scheme, you need to evaluate each of the point categories and sum the points you qualify for. The total points must be at least 65 to enter the lottery.

Use the calculator on the right to input your details and see your total points. The calculator will provide a breakdown of your points in each category and indicate whether you meet the minimum requirement.

Example Calculation

Let's look at an example to illustrate how the point calculation works. Consider a 32-year-old single applicant with a bachelor's degree and 4 years of work experience.

• Age: 32 years (20 points)
• Education: Bachelor's degree (15 points)
• Work Experience: 4 years (10 points)
• Marital Status: Single (5 points)
• Additional Points: 0 (no children or native of low immigration country)

Total Points = 20 + 15 + 10 + 5 + 0 = 50 points

In this example, the applicant does not meet the minimum 65-point requirement and would not be eligible for the Diversity Visa lottery.