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DVLottery.me 2024-07-12

How to Keep Your DV Lottery Confirmation Number

Taking part in the DV lottery program? Make sure to keep safe your DV Lottery confirmation code till the announcement of winners.

DVLottery.me 2024-06-18

Diversity Visa Interview Questions

Scheduling an interview for DV Lottery winners, documents required, most common questions and mistakes. Everything you need to get ready for your Green Card interview!

DVLottery.me 2024-04-22

DV Lottery Results in 2024: How To Check

When will the DV Lottery 2025 results be out and how to check them? In this article, read about the Green Card lottery check process and tips on navigating the outcomes successfully.

DVLottery.me 2023-10-24

How can a Kenyan thrive in the USA through the Diversity Visa program?

The Diversity Visa lottery entry period is now open. Now people all over the world have a real opportunity to move to the USA without a job offer, relatives living there or investment. But if you are born in Kenya, your chances are even higher compared to participants born in most other countries. How is that possible? Let us find out.

DVLottery.me 2023-09-28

The DV Lottery 2025 Begins On October 4, 2023

Here comes your new chance to live in the USA! The DV Lottery entry period occurs every October and early November, with exact dates varying each year. Let's find out what they are for this year.

DVLottery.me 2023-02-13

Winning the DV Lottery: What’s Next

If you’re reading this because you concretely need to prepare for what to do after you win the DV lottery: congratulations. In other cases: this article can also help you prepare your entry or while you are waiting for the results.

DVLottery.me 2023-01-20

DV lottery form: What to write about birth city if you were born in the countryside?

Are you going to take your chance with the Green Card and fill out the DV Lottery entry form? DVlottery.me is launching a series of articles on specific form questions.

DVLottery.me 2022-09-27

DV Lottery 2024: FAQ

The Green Card Lottery dates are already known. Very soon, the U.S. Department of State will launch its annual raffle, which will award 55,000 winners the right to immigrate to the United States and get a Green Card. Let's quickly check out the basic information on the DV Lottery to get ready.

DVLottery.me 2022-09-27

DV Lottery Passport Rules

As it is a key identity document, the passport is one of the biggest aspects to focus on in immigration issues. What about the Diversity Visa lottery? Find out here.

DVLottery.me 2022-09-06

DV Lottery Family Application Rules

One of the main concerns about the DV Lottery is the nuances related to family members. Here, you’ll get the answers to the most frequently asked questions about Green Card lottery family applications.

DVLottery.me 2022-07-12

Can DV Lottery affect the U.S. visa application?

Can participation in a Green Card Lottery make you suspicious when applying for a U.S. visa? Let's discuss it in this article.

DVLottery.me 2022-06-20

DV Lottery Additional Selection

Have you not found yourself on the list of DV-Lottery winners? If you are still planning to move to the USA through the Diversity Visa program, the obvious advice would be: "Wait until the next lottery and try your luck again". However, we want to give you some less common advice. Don't rush to get rid of your Confirmation Number! Sometimes (though not every year), the Department of State conducts an additional green card drawing. It includes applications that have not passed the primary selection process. Read below how and why they do it!

DVLottery.me 2022-06-13

What to do if you have lost your DV Lottery confirmation number?

Have you been dreaming about moving to the United States? If yes, the Diversity Visa lottery is your real chance to relocate there. But when the entry period is usually held in October, the results are known in May. So you need to keep your confirmation number in a safe and secure place for six months.

DVLottery.me 2022-03-21

DV Lottery 2023 Results

Did you apply for the Diversity Visa Lottery for the 2023 fiscal year and wondering about your chances? This article will explain how DV Lottery winners are selected, how to check Green Card Lottery results, and when to check them.

DVLottery.me 2021-11-04

How are the DV Lottery winners selected?

As many as 15 million people from around the world participate in the Green Card lottery each year. Only 55,000 of them reach the finals and get the coveted right to immigrate to the United States. What are the principles for determining the winners, and how do you increase your chances of winning? Find out in this article!

DVLottery.me 2020-09-03

Ways to Get a Green Card other than DV Lottery

Dreaming of moving to the United States, but don't want to count on luck alone? We have listed the main ways you can get a residence permit in America.

DVLottery.me 2021-09-01

DV lottery 2023: FAQ

The annual Lottery, where more than 50,000 lucky people will win the American Green Card, will be held in the fall of 2021. We've compiled the most important answers to questions about the Diversity Visa Progam 2023 so you can prepare for it ahead of time!

DVLottery.me 2021-08-31

Which countries are eligible for the DV Lottery in 2021

The basic idea behind the Green Card Lottery is to maintain a diverse U.S. society. That's why the list of nationalities that can participate in the Lottery may change every year. The main criterion is that the more natives of a country have immigrated to the United States in recent years, the less likely that country is to be eligible for the Lottery.

DVLottery.me 2021-08-30

DV Lottery registration form: how to fill it

Participation in the Green Card lottery begins by filling out an application form on the official website. The registration process is completely free. The questionnaire itself is quite simple, but there are a number of nuances to be followed: if you make a mistake, your application may be disqualified. Here are detailed instructions on how to complete the DV Lottery application form, so you can be sure that you are doing it correctly!

DVLottery.me 2021-08-27

Common reasons why DV Lottery can get you in debt

Winning the DV Lottery is a happy event. People expect many things from it. But in some cases it can bring not only a green card, but also a lot of debt and property loss. How can this happen and how to avoid it or make your risks lower?

DVLottery.me 2021-08-19

DV lottery visa refusal. Can I appeal it?

What should you do if you are not on the list of Green Card lottery winners? Or your number turned out to be the lucky one, but you were denied the diversity visa at the embassy interview?

DVLottery.me 2021-01-12

How a Green Card holder can obtain U.S. citizenship

If you are a lucky green card holder, you can become a legal US citizen after five years of residency. This happens through a naturalization process in which you must pass an exam.

DVLottery.me 2020-11-18

When will the results of DV Lottery-2022 be announced?

Acceptance of applications for Green Card Lottery ended on November 10, 2020. When will you know if you are among the lucky ones and what should you do after winning? We will tell you in our post.

DVLottery.me 2020-10-21

5 common mistakes made by Green Card Lottery participants

Winning the DV Lottery is a matter of chance. But some nuances also depend on the participants themselves. To get among those 50 thousand lucky ones, you need to be very careful when applying for the lottery, and more importantly after winning it. Most mistakes, made through lack of information or inattention, can lead to disqualification of your application form.

DVLottery.me 2020-10-02

DV Lottery 2022 dates are officially announced

The US Department of State confirmed the dates of the Diversity Visa Lottery to be held this year. Applications will be accepted from October 7 to November 10, 2020.

DVLottery.me 2020-09-29

How to Rent a Housing in the USA: Step-by-step instruction

So, you have received the long waited Green Card and are moving to America. As with any relocation, a new life begins with a new home. How to get the budget for the rent, what kind of housing to choose, and most importantly, how to find a good one? Let us tell you what steps to take.

DVLottery.me 2020-09-23

The US will resume issuing diversity visas for lottery winners

Important! President Donald Trump's proclamation, barring green card applicants, diversity visa lottery winners and other legal immigrants from entering the U.S., has been partially blocked by a Washington federal judge. The presidential proclamation previously banned most immigration into the U.S. until December 31, 2020.

DVLottery.me 2020-08-27

How to find a job in the U.S. for a foreigner

Green Card holders have the same employment rights as US citizens. They do not need special permission to work legally. But the process of finding the first job after relocation can be difficult for an immigrant.

DVLottery.me 2020-08-14

Rights and Obligations of a Green Card holder

By becoming a Green Card holder a resident receives all rights of a U.S. citizen except the right to vote. Permanent residents of the U.S. have the right to protect family, to cross the border without a visa, to take credits and mortgages on favorable terms, to get discounts, grants and scholarships for education, to work, to start a business and much more.

DVLottery.me 2020-07-31

How much does it cost to move to the U.S. after winning the DV Lottery?

There is a long way between winning the DV lottery and obtaining a Green Card. If you are going to move to the U.S., then prepare for the mandatory paperwork and living expenses after arrival. We have calculated how much this process is likely to cost you.

DVLottery.me 2020-07-02

Top Reasons Why Your Green Card Might Be Denied

Winning the DV Lottery does not give you a 100% guarantee of obtaining an immigrant visa or a green card. Sometimes at one stage or another, U.S. immigration authorities refuse to issue a visa or grant the desired status.

DVLottery.me 2020-06-28

Passing Medical Exam for a Green Card

Each winner of the DV Lottery (including children) must undergo a medical examination before the Green Card interview at an embassy. It is carried out worldwide by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

DVLottery.me 2020-06-23

Completing The DS-260 Application Form for DV Lottery Winners

For those who have won the Green Card DV Lottery, submitting the DS-260 form is the first thing to do after winning. Check out our step-by-step instructions for completing the form to speed up the process and to avoid mistakes.

DVLottery.me 2020-06-16

Proving Financial Independence for The Green Card

Although the US authorities are friendly to immigrants, they don’t need any spongers. Therefore, when applying for citizenship, green cards and visas, you must convince them that you can support yourself or that you can rely on your relatives or friends.

DVLottery.me 2020-06-06

DV Lottery 2021 results

Starting June 6, 2020 the results of the DV-2021 Green Card Lottery program are available online. How to know if you are a winner? Let's check it!

DVLottery.me 2020-06-05

How You Can Prepare for the Green Card Interview

I won the U.S. Green Card in the DV-2021 lottery, what should I do next? What's the next step after winning the Green Card? What forms do I need to fill out, where and what should I send? How do I get my Green Card after winning the DV Lottery? These questions arise among the lucky ones after they check the DV Lottery results and see the result page. Let's find the answers!

DVLottery.me 2020-06-04

DV Lottery and Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Will the pandemic impact the members of the current lottery DV-2021 and will the DV Lottery 2022 be held in fall 2020?

DVLottery.me 2020-01-03

Will DV Lottery 2022 be held in 2020?

In this very short blog post we tell if the Diversity Visa Lottery 2022 will be actually held in 2020 and what its dates will be.

DVLottery.me 2019-09-23

How much is DV Lottery participation?

Money, money, money... Sure, this is a big question for all participants of the Lottery. And you can learn from our article everything about the fees and payments you will have to pay.

DVLottery.me 2019-09-16

The Lottery is called DV-2022 but it starts in 2020. Why?

The U.S. Green Card Lottery 2022 is your most simple legal chance to live and work in the USA, and then to apply for U.S. citizenship for you and your family. DV Lottery 2022 sounds like a jump into the future, because it is only 2020 now. Confused by it? Want to know why the Diversity Lottery 2022 starts two years earlier? Keep reading!

DVLottery.me 2019-09-12

5 steps of the Green Card Lottery process

As you already know, DV Lottery applications are only accepted online via a special form on the official website of the US Department of State https://www.dvlottery.state.gov. Online DV Lottery registration is a rather fast and secure process that you are required to use. There are 5 simple steps you need to follow if you want to take part in the Green Card Lottery.

DVLottery.me 2019-09-02

Is the Diversity Visa Lottery scam or not?

First of all you need to know is that the Green Card Lottery is real. And all these people who have been winners are real too. Anyone can take part in the DV Lottery Program and anyone can win.

DVLottery.me 2019-08-27

All about work experience needed for the DV Lottery

If you realize that you do not qualify by education, which options do you have? If you have two or more years work experience in certain occupations, then you can be eligibile. But this method is more difficult, because the decision on your eligibility will depend on consular officers, and will be based on the proof you can give at the interview. Get ready to convince them that you meet the requirements. Read more.

DVLottery.me 2019-08-16

All you need to know about education level needed for the DV Lottery

Some DV Lottery instructions may confuse even the smartest people. Actually, there are only two main requirements for participation in the Green Card Lottery: your birth country and education/work experience. We already talked about country in one of the previous articles and now we want to focus in more detail on education/work experience.

DVLottery.me 2019-08-11

History of the Green Card Lottery

The DV Lottery is the most popular and simple way to get a Permanent Residence Card of the United States more known as the Green Card. Do you know when it started and what was the idea behind the Lottery? We’ll tell you everything, keep reading!

DVLottery.me 2019-08-03

Additional requirements for the Green Card Lottery

Do you need any money in the bank account, do you need a job offer, needed age, needed language skills? And more.

DVLottery.me 2019-07-29

Main requirements for the Green Card Lottery (DV-2022)

There are 3 major requirements for the DV Lottery: country of birth, education or job experience, photo. Learn more.

DVLottery.me 2019-07-12

What is an Immigration Green Card?

Anyone who has ever thought about emigrating to the USA should know about the US Green Card. In this article we will discuss what the Green Card is, how to obtain it and what are its advantages.

DVLottery.me 2019-06-14

What is the Diversity Visa Lottery?

The first thing that comes to mind if you ever thought about immigration to America is the Green Card Lottery. Here are some details about the DV Lottery. What is it and why? Who can participate and what your chances for winning?

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