The DV program, also known as the Green Card Lottery, was established in 1990 to promote diversity in the immigrant population. The DV program, introduced as part of the Immigration Act of 1990, is a unique initiative designed to diversify the immigrant population in the United States. The program was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush. The program allocates a limited number of immigrant visas each year to individuals from countries with historically low levels of immigration to the United States. A Historical Overview of the Diversity Visa (DV) Program in the USA Shumon Iqbal November 1, 2023 The DV program, also known as the Green Card Lottery, was established in 1990 to promote diversity in the immigrant.. Read more