How can a married couple increase their chances of being selected?
If you are married, you must submit a “family application”. To increase your chances, you and your spouse can each file separate applications. On one application, the husband is the primary applicant, and on the other application the wife is the primary applicant. Submitting separate applications doubles your chance of winning the lottery. To file a dual application, both you and your spouse should meet the lottery requirements. You must then file separate application and pay the processing fee individually.