What is DV Green Card Lottery or Diversity Immigrant Visa Program?
This is an official program to issue 50,000 LPR visas through the lottery. This is program is meant for to maintain the immigrant ratio to USA to keep diversity ratio. This program is officially operated by the Government of the USA.
What are the requirements to participate in this DV Green Card Lottery?
You must come from an eligible country; Your must have successfully completed elementary and high school education of 12 years or within the Last 5 years you must have two years of work experience after completing 2 years of education/ training to perform the job and that job must be accepted by the U.S. DOL.
If I was born in an ineligible country, can’t I participate in this Visa lottery?
You can participate if one of your eligible parents was in an ineligible country at the time of your birth or if your spouse comes from an eligible country then you can claim her eligibility. Read the DV2012 instruction for full information.
Can I submit paper application for the DV 2012 Green Card Lottery?
No, you can only submit through the official website in the correct period. Paper entries will not be accepted
How to sign the application form for the DV 2012, Green Card Lottery?
There is not necessary to sign any documents as the lottery is conducted electronically.
What is PR or American Green Card?
This is an Identification Card issued by the American Government for a person to Live and work legally in the USA. The Person has all the rights of a citizen except that he can't vote or hold certain Government jobs.
Who operates this Diversity Visa 2012, Green Card Lottery?
Diversity Visa 2012 is operated by the US Kentucky consular section annually under the guidance of the U.S State department.
Does plenty people Apply for this visa lottery annually?
Yes, normally Between 10 to 13 million people used to apply for this visa lottery program world wide, although the lottery is conducted regionally when selecting winners. In the DV 2009 nearly 9.1 million people did submitted their entries.
How many winners will be selected for this Green Card Lottery?
Normally 55,000 Visas will be issued for the year 2012 to use. Although 5,000 visas are reserved for NCARA's reserved people.
Is there a minimum Age for the Green card Lottery to apply?
No, although the education requirement will make an applicant to be more than 18 years.
How many applications can I submit for the DV the Green Card Lottery?
Only one entry for a person will be allowed for DV 2012. If submitted more than one entry, all the entries will be rejected regardless whoever had submitted them.
Can an Immigration advising company submit application for the Lottery for me?
Yes, although you personally submit it or an agent for you submits it, both entries will have the same chance of winning the lottery.
Last year myself applied for the DV Green Card Lottery, can I apply for this year lottery again?
Yes, every year you can submit one U.S visa lottery entry till you win.
Do I need to include my spouse and children?
Yes, It is compulsory for you to include your spouse and all unmarried and under 21years old Children of yours and legally adopted and step children. (Children in the USA with PR or Citizenship is not necessary to be included)
Can I enter for this visa lottery if I am staying in the USA?
Yes, if you are eligible you can apply for this American PR visa Lottery, or you can apply for others like your relatives or friends who are in other countries.
If I am selected for the DV Lottery, how will I be informed?
If you are a winner of the DV lottery you will be notified between May and July to your postal address by regular mail only, with further instructions. The DV lottery allows the applicants to check their status online wit their confirmation number to see whether they are selected for further processing.
I am not fluent in speaking English. Will this disqualify me at the DV Lottery program interview?
No, it is not necessary for you to speak English fluently to get the visa through the DV lottery program. But it is your duty to learn it as soon as possible as every one in the USA speaks English and it is the official language of the U.S.A.
I didn't get my DV interview letter, what to do?.
I am a DV lottery winner. Already I have sent my forms to the KCC. As per the visa bulletin my case number is current in this month. So far I didn't receive the second letter which they said will contain the DV Lottery Interview date and time at the US Consular office. I checked with my post office too, they said they didn't receive such letter to my name and address. In this case what I am supposed to do?
In this case you must contact the KCC and ask them about the situation. Keep your full name and case number handy to tell them so they can answer your question quickly. Any how prepare your certificates and other documents. Also contact your local consular office and ask them on how to make the medical examination and the police clearance certificates. Also you must know that the current fiscal year DV Lottery program will close on 30th September and there after no one can benefit from the winning of that Green card lottery program.
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