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Filling out the Green Card (DV-Lottery) application is quite simple, but it is essential that your photo meets the U.S. Department of State's standards to avoid disqualification. With ePhoto.ai, you can easily take a compliant photo using just your smartphone. However, there are rules you must follow to ensure your photo meets the required standards. Please review the following 10 criteria to help you take the correct photo.

## 1. Photo Recency

Your photo must be taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance. Uploading an old photo may result in disqualification.

## 2. Head Position and Pose

Face the camera directly with your head straight—no tilting. Both shoulders should be visible and symmetrically positioned. ePhoto.ai will automatically crop the photo to the correct size, so make sure you are neither too close nor too far from the camera.

## 3. Face and Shoulders Only

The photo should include only your face and shoulders—no other objects or people should be visible in the frame.

## 4. Facial Expression and Features

Maintain a neutral expression with both eyes open and mouth closed. Avoid smiling or exaggerated expressions. Look directly at the camera and ensure that nothing covers your face (e.g., hair over your eyes or ears).

## 5. Glasses

Eyeglasses are not allowed in DV Lottery photos. Please remove them before taking your picture. Exceptions are made only in rare medical cases, which must be documented with a signed statement from a healthcare professional.

## 6. Background and Composition

Use a plain white or single-color background, free of textures or shadows. Stand about 50 cm (20 inches) away from the wall to avoid shadows on your face or background.

## 7. Lighting

Good lighting is essential. Use even, balanced lighting and face the light source directly to avoid shadows or bright spots on your face.

## 8. Clothing and Accessories

Wear everyday clothing, but avoid white garments as they may blend with the white background. Choose clothing that contrasts with the background. Uniforms are not allowed, except for religious clothing worn daily. Hats or head coverings are only permitted for religious reasons and must not obscure your face.

## 9. Photo Quality and Editing

Make sure the photo is sharp and clear, without visible pixels, grain, or blurring. Do not digitally enhance or alter your appearance in the photo.

## 10. ePhoto.ai Processing

ePhoto.ai will automatically crop your photo to the required size and apply a white background. After uploading your image, the app will inform you whether the photo meets the criteria. If the photo is acceptable, you will need to pay a processing fee of 10 GEL. Once paid, you can download the image and send it to your email.

Successfully processed photos undergo an additional quality check in our system. Therefore, if you receive an email notification about an issue, don’t worry. The email will include a promo code that allows you to retake the photo completely free of charge.

While ePhoto.ai handles technical aspects such as sizing, cropping, and background removal, following these guidelines ensures that your photo fully complies with all DV-Lottery requirements.

**If you need assistance or have any questions, contact us at [support@ephoto.ai](mailto:support@ephoto.ai).**


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Children's Information

Name - Last Name, First Name, Middle Name - exactly as it is written on their passport, if they have one (for example, if their passport only has a first and last name, please enter the last name/family name then the first name).

Do not include a middle name unless it is in their passport.

If their passport has a first, middle, and last name, please list them in the following order: Last Name/Family Name, First Name, Middle Name). If they have only one name, it must be entered in the Last Name/Family Name field.

Information about Children

All stepchildren who are unmarried and under 21 years of age, even if you are no longer legally married to the child’s parent, or if they do not live with you and/or will not immigrate with you.

Make sure you list:

You must list all your children, even if they do not live with you or do not plan to immigrate with you. In any case, a separate photo of each child must be submitted with the same specifications as your own photo.

Number of Applicant's Children

Number of Children

Children include all biological children, legally adopted children, and stepchildren who are unmarried and under the age of 21 on the date you submit your entry. You must include all eligible children, even if they do not live with you or if they do not intend to apply for a Diversity Visa as your derivative. Failure to list all eligible children is grounds for disqualification. If your child is a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident, do not list him or her in your entry.

Legal Separation is an arrangement when a couple remain married, but live apart, following a court order. If you and your spouse are legally separated, your spouse will not be able to immigrate with you through the Diversity Visa program. You will not be penalized if you choose to enter the name of a spouse from whom you are legally separated.

If you are not legally separated by a court order, you must include your spouse even if you plan to be divorced before you apply for the Diversity Visa. Failure to list your eligible spouse is grounds for disqualification.

If your spouse is a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident, do not list him or her in your entry.

Name

Confirm Application

Please confirm that the information provided is correct. If you need to go back and make a correction, do not use the back button on your browser. Instead, use the appropriate EDIT button below:

These are optional fields that you can skip.

Mailing Address

Contact Information

Email and mobile number that you currently use and will be accessible until May of next year.

We will share information about your application to this email and mobile number.

Specify the level of education for which you can provide a supporting document.

What is the highest level of education you have achieved, as of today?

Education

All applicants for the DV program must meet the education/work experience requirements, which means they must have:

Use the current name of the country where you were born.

Country of Birth

Date of Issue

Expiry Date

Issuing Authority

Write the address exactly as it appears on official documents.

Current Country of Residence

Passport Information

Passport Number

Passport Image

Citizens of countries with low rates of immigration to the United States may be eligible to participate in the lottery. If you are not a native of one of these countries, there are two other ways you can qualify for the DV lottery:

Country of Eligibility for the DV Program (Nationality)

Eligibility

Marital Status

If you are not officially divorced from your spouse, but you are not cohabiting and are separated, you must still list this person in the application.

If you are officially divorced (the divorce is registered with the relevant administrative body), your spouse (former spouse) will not be able to immigrate with you to the USA under this program.

You will be disqualified if you decide to list a spouse (former spouse) from whom you are officially divorced (the divorce is registered with the relevant administrative body).

If you are not officially divorced (the divorce is not registered with the relevant administrative body), you must list your spouse in the application even if you plan to divorce before receiving the green card visa. You must also list them even if your spouse does not intend to immigrate.

A spouse in a registered marriage who is already a U.S. citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) does not require an immigrant visa. Therefore, select 'married and my spouse IS a U.S. citizen or U.S. LPR'.

Personal Information

Name - your first name, last name, and middle name (if applicable) - enter it exactly as it appears on your passport (if you have one).

If your passport only has your first and last name, enter your first name first, then your last name. Do not enter a middle name if it is not on your passport.

If your passport includes a first, middle, and last name, write them in the following order: First Name, Middle Name, Last Name.

Applicant: 

Child: 

Spouse: 

Photos

You can take an electronic photo, submit a photo link, or upload a recent photo.

Your DV lottery photo must meet the same requirements as a U.S. visa photo. If your photo is more than 6 months old, has been edited, or does not meet the requirements, you will not be eligible to participate in the DV lottery.

The photo format must be JPEG. Other formats, such as PNG, GIF, or BMP, will not be accepted. Before uploading the file, make sure it is saved in JPEG format.

The photo must be smaller than 240 KB in size. Larger files will not be accepted. If necessary, reduce the file size while maintaining its quality.

The photo must be square, meaning its width and height must be equal. The size must be at least 600 x 600 pixels and no more than 1200 x 1200 pixels. Make sure your photo meets these dimensions to be uploaded successfully.

Spouse Information

Name - Last Name, First Name, Middle Name - exactly as it is written on your passport, if you have one (for example, if your passport only has your first and last name, please enter your last name/family name then your first name).

Do not include a middle name unless it is in your passport.

If your passport has a first, middle, and last name, please list them in the following order: Last Name/Family Name, First Name, Middle Name). If you have only one name, it must be entered in the Last Name/Family Name field.

Status

The application status will change once we receive a confirmation code during the DV lottery open season.

You cannot edit the application. If you have any questions, please contact us

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How to take a Green Card (DV-Lottery) photo using ePhoto.ai

1. Photo Recency

2. Head Position and Pose

3. Face and Shoulders Only

4. Facial Expression and Features

5. Glasses

6. Background and Composition

7. Lighting

8. Clothing and Accessories

9. Photo Quality and Editing

10. ePhoto.ai Processing