Ecuadorian citizens have the opportunity to participate in the annual edition of the visa lottery to the United States and obtain a Diversity visa that grants them permanent residence in the North American country.

Until then, the selection process is receiving registrations Tuesday November 7via the official portal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The results of the selection will then be available on the same portal May 4, 2024.

What is the United States Digital Visa and who has access to process it?

According to a statement from the American Embassy in Ecuadorthe Ministry of Foreign Affairs will not notify visa lottery winners. Applicants must enter the portal themselves and view their status in the ‘Check Status’ section.

If they have received benefits, they must follow the instructions given to them.

Citizens are warned not to fall for scams or deceptions as no travel agency or third-party entity can guarantee a diversity visa, but there are some who do it for money.

With an ID or passport, residents of Guayaquil can apply for the United States visa lottery program

No call, message or email that guarantees you have earned permanent residency is genuine, as the embassy recalled. (JO)