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Just because you’ve been drawn in the green card DV lottery does not guarantee you will receive a visa to the United States. Whether you’ve already been selected in the green card DV lottery or whether you’re just beginning the DV application process, understanding how the green card lottery works and what to do if you’re selected are essential.

What is the Green Card DV Lottery? DV stands for “Diversity Visa,” and is part of a program begun in 1990 that each year gives 50,000 people from dozens of different countries the opportunity to enter the United States and, if they choose, begin the path to naturalized citizenship. The name “Diversity Visa” is given because visas are distributed only to people from countries that have low rates of immigration into the United States. Distributing the 50,000 visas to these countries essentially makes for a more diverse group of immigrants into the United States for each year the lottery is in effect.

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The Green Card Lottery for 2010 is known as the American Green Card Lottery DV-2012. Applicants who wish to enter can complete the form any time online from October 2, 2010 through November 30 US Eastern time. The actual dates will be specified by the Department of State

Qualifications to Apply There are several requirements that must be met in order to qualify for the Green Card Visa Lottery. The person who is applying must be a resident born in any one of the qualifying countries. If you are from a country that is not eligible but you are married to an individual who is from an eligible country you may qualify using his or her birth country if you both hold visas and come the United States together.

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The US Greencard lottery is an initiative by the Department of State to offer 50,000 US greencards to people in countries with low US immigration rates. Countries that have sent more than 50,000 immigrants in the last 5 years, are however not eligible. These include Jamaica, India, Pakistan, Canada, Colombia, and Peru among others.

The DV2011 lottery is the easiest way to become a part of the US populace, through a very random, but completely unbiased and impartial process. The best part is that it is a fairly simple process, unlike the usual hassles and complications one would expect to encounter in such a process. All you have to do is fill-in the online form between Friday, October 2, 2009 Noon Eastern Daylight Time (GMT-4) and Monday, November 30, 2009, noon Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5). (more…)

For the 102,800 applicants selected in the first stage of dv-2010 lottery, the much-coveted US Greencard will not just be a distant dream. Out of these applicants, 50K were selected for the visa interviews Those interested in being a part of the dv-2010 lottery had to submit an electronic form online, and out of the 13.6 million applicants, 102,800 eligible entries have been picked through a random, computer-generated lottery. However, not all selected applicants will get a visa after the interview process. That is the reason why the lottery picks more than the requisite in the first stage.

None of the selected applicants are informed by e-mail, but through letters (postal mail) only. The US greencard diversity applicants, who have not been selected in the lottery, do not receive any confirmation; only the selected are contacted by the Kentucky Consular center. Those who have not been selected are also free to apply again in the diversity visa lottery 2011. (more…)

It is the time of the year for the biggest annual lottery out there when millions of people across the globe try their luck for a U.S green card. The 2011 Diversity Visa Program (DV-2011) is now open. The time period for submitting entries for the DV-2011 Diversity Visa lottery is between October 2, to November 30, 2009. The entries have to be submitted electronically. Paper entries are not allowed. Although this is a lottery, as an applicant you have to put your best foot forward to maximize your chances of getting selected for a permanent residence green card. Up to 55,000 visas will be issued for the year 2011 and the winning applicants will be selected randomly.

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It’s called the diversity visa lottery program, but to most it’s known as the green card lottery. Chances of winning are slim, but still there’s a chance. Thousands join in each year to take a chance at the green card lottery. The program is open to many countries and many do win.

One fellow from Brazil won two years ago and brought his family to live in sunny Orlando, Florida. It happens probably more than you think, and is one legal and proper way to come into the united states.

How can I find the green card lottery? Each year, you are allowed to apply to the lottery for green cards, but even if you’re selected a winner, that doesn’t guarantee entry free and clear. There is a catch. (more…)

According to the December, 2007 Visa Bulletin foreign workers falling in the EB-3 category and EB-2 workers from Mainland China and India will be affected by a severe backlog of visa numbers. This means there are more individuals wishing to immigrate than there are allotted visas. As a result, foreign workers in the effected categories may have a wait time exceeding 5 years before they are able to file an application to adjust status to that of a permanent resident.

Filing a New Labor Certification as an EB-2

The same employer who had filed an EB-3 application for a foreign worker may file a new labor certification for EB-2 classification for the same foreign worker if the job offer as an EB-2 is bona fide and the foreign worker possesses the requisite educational and employment experience that meets the criteria for EB-2 classification.

If there is a bona fide job offer as an EB-2 and the foreign worker is qualified, filing a new labor certification as an EB-2 may eliminate or dramatically reduce their backlog wait time. This may be especially advantageous for employers who have already filed and have an I-140, Visa Petition approved for a foreign worker. If the I-140 for EB-3 classification has already been approved, the foreign worker may seek to retain the old priority date on the new I-140 as an EB-2. (more…)

Immigration refers to the movement of people from one country to other. While the movement of people has existed throughout human history at various levels, modern immigration implies long-term, legal, permanent residence in that country. Short-term visitors and tourists are considered non-immigrants. Immigration across national borders in a way that violates the immigration laws of the destination country is termed illegal immigration.

Under this definition, an illegal immigrant is a foreigner who either illegally crossed an international political border, be it by land, water, or air, or a foreigner who legally entered a country but nevertheless overstays his/her visa in order to live and/or work therein.

Among all the countries, immigrating to the United States of America is consistently one of the most popular choices for overseas nationals wishing to make a new start, further their career, or join family members overseas. With huge cultural diversity and geographical variety, applying for immigration to the USA can provide a wealth of opportunities for potential US immigrants. (more…)

You have until noon, Dec. 2 to enter the 2009 Diversity Visa (DV) green card lottery. You submit your entry over the Internet.   For more information about the DV lottery, go to MyUsGreenCard.com and click on “Register Online” Here are more answers to more common questions about the lottery.

 

Q. If I win, can others in my family get green cards?

 

A. Your husband or wife and your unmarried children under 21 can get immigrant visas when you do. That’s true even if they didn’t qualify to enter on their own.  

Q. Who is a “native” of a qualifying country?

 

A. Under lottery rules, you qualify to apply for a lottery green card if: 1) you were born in a qualifying country; 2) your husband or wife was born in a qualifying country; 3) you are under 21 and unmarried, and a parent was born in a qualifying country; or 4) one of your parents is a native of a qualifying country and your parents didn’t reside in your country of birth.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (#1 of 32) 1. WHAT DO THE TERMS “ELIGIBILITY”, “NATIVE” AND “CHARGEABILITY” MEAN? ARE THERE ANY SITUATIONS IN WHICH PERSONS WHO WERE NOT BORN IN A QUALIFYING COUNTRY MAY APPLY? Your country of eligibility will normally be the same as your country of birth. Your country of eligibility is not related to where you live. “Native” ordinarily means someone born in a particular country, regardless of the individual’s current country of residence or nationality. For immigration purposes “native” can also mean someone who is entitled to be “charged” to a country other than the one in which he/she was born under the provisions of Section 202(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

For example, if you were born in a country that is not eligible for this year’s DV program, you may claim chargeability to the country where your derivative spouse was born, but you will not be issued a DV-1 unless your spouse is also eligible for and issued a DV-2, and both of you must enter the United States together with the diversity visas. In a similar manner, a minor dependent child can be “charged” to a parent’s country of birth.

Finally, if you were born in a country not eligible to participate in this year’s DV program, you can be “charged” to the country of birth of either of your parent as long as neither parent was a resident of the ineligible country at the time of the your birth. In general, people are not considered residents of a country in which they were not born or legally naturalized if they are only visiting the country, studying in the country temporarily, or stationed in the country for business or professional reasons on behalf of a company or government.

If you claim alternate chargeability, you must indicate such information on the E-DV electronic online entry form, question #6. Please be aware that listing an incorrect country of eligibility or chargeability (i.e. one to which you cannot establish a valid claim) may disqualify your entry.

2. ARE THERE ANY CHANGES OR NEW REQUIREMENTS IN THE APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR THIS DIVERSITY VISA REGISTRATION? (more…)

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