As you know, diversity is a core American value, and in 1990, this diversity visa program was established to encourage immigration to the United States from a wider variety of countries. So today, we're here to discuss everything you need to know about this diversity visa program. This program is one of the multiple ways for non-citizens to become U.S. permanent residents. The program is a free lottery that people from countries around the world can enter for a chance to apply for green cards and live and work legally in the United States. The lottery winners don't need family or employment relationships with U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents to sponsor them for their green cards.