Is Nigeria Included in the US Visa Lottery for 2018/2019?

No, Nigeria was not eligible for the U.S. Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery (commonly referred to as the ""American Visa Lottery"") for the 2018/2019 year.

In fact, Nigeria was excluded from the U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery for the 2018 and 2019 years due to the high number of Nigerians already immigrating to the United States under other visa categories. This exclusion was in line with the U.S. Department of State’s policy to limit countries with high immigration rates to the U.S. from participating in the Diversity Visa program.

Key points about Nigeria's status:

• Diversity Visa Lottery eligibility is determined based on the number of immigrants from each country over the previous five years.

• Countries with high immigration rates to the U.S. (like Nigeria) are typically excluded from the lottery, and this exclusion has been in place for several years, including for DV-2018 and DV-2019.

Can Nigerians Apply?

While Nigerians could not apply for the Diversity Visa Lottery during those years, they are still eligible for other visa categories, such as work visas, student visas, and family-sponsored immigration, among others.

For future years, it's important to check the official U.S. Department of State website or the Diversity Visa Lottery instructions to confirm eligibility, as the list of countries that can apply may change.