Diversity Visa (DV Lottery) Processing Time
Diversity Visa (DV Lottery) (DS-5501) has an average processing time of 365 days (approximately 12 months) with a 45% approval rate. There were 40K total applications in the most recent reporting period. The trend is stable.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Number | DS-5501 |
| Average Processing Time | 365 days |
| Approval Rate | 45% |
| Total Applications | 40K |
| Trend | stable |
Data from USCIS quarterly reports (2023). Last updated May 2025.