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Navigating the instructions provided by the US Department of State for diversity visa applicants can be complex. This guide aims to clarify the process, providing you with user-friendly, step-by-step guidance to ensure that you fill out the necessary forms accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to complete your application successfully.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the required document and open it in an editing interface.
2. Review the list of required documents outlined in the instructions thoroughly to gather all necessary paperwork in advance.
3. Obtain a full photocopy of each applicant's passport, ensuring it is valid for travel to the United States with at least eight months of validity beyond the issuance date of the visa.
4. Create a copy of your diploma or, if not a high school graduate, provide documentation proving your employment over the last five years.
5. Acquire and photocopy the relevant birth certificates, ensuring that all documents in a foreign language have certified English translations.
6. Collect and photocopy marriage certificates or divorce decrees as required, making sure to include certified translations if the original is not in English.
7. Submit financial documents, ensuring they meet the public charge provisions outlined in the instructions.
8. For applicants aged 16 years or older, obtain police certificates from countries of residence, ensuring they cover the entire period of residence.
9. If applying from Iran, include a military card or exemption documents as necessary.
10. List your contact information as instructed in the form, ensuring no fields are left blank.
11. Prepare two un-retouched color photographs that meet specified size and background requirements.
12. Once all documents are prepared, courier them to the US Embassy in Ankara, using UPS or a reliable courier service.
13. Retain a copy of all submitted documents for your records before proceeding to the final interview.

Complete your documentation online now to ensure timely processing of your diversity visa application.