The DV lottery Program was implemented for the first time started in 1994 according to articles 202-203 of US national laws of immigration and this year is its 15th year of operation.

Why US immigration provides this opportunity to nationals of other countries? One of the main reasons suggested by US immigration authorities is to create a balance between immigrants from other countries. This mixing of immigrants from different countries with different cultures enhances American culture. Other point made is to prevent illegal immigration routes to USA. Naturally, the need for extra work force can be added to the above. It is due to the above that nationals of certain countries with large share of immigrants in USA are excluded from DV lottery Program. For example, this year the Chinese nationals have been excluded from this Program due to the large presence of Chinese immigrants in the USA.