How does US Green Card Lottery Work

At first glance, the U.S. lottery green card sounds like a great opportunity to make real money. However, this is no simple lottery that consists of scratching tickets or the selection of numbers. The Green Card Lottery, also known as the Diversity Visa Program of Residence is managed by the U.S. government. It is 55 000 immigrant visas available to people of other countries that have low rates of immigration to the United States. An applicant who receives a Diversity Immigrant visa is allowed to live and work permanently in the United States. You can also bring their spouse and unmarried children under 21 years with them. When the permanent resident status under the Diversity Visa Program of Residence, the holder may be employed and / or starting a business.
How it works :
The U.S. Government holds the U.S. Green Card Lottery each year, and randomly chooses about 110, 000 candidates from all eligible entries. All entries are individually numbered regions, when they reach the Kentucky Consular Center User. The deadline for registration, the points are randomly selected for each geographical area of the computer. In each region, the first crop is the first case was registered, the second entry is the second case was registered, and so on. All entries for each geographic area has an equal chance of being chosen at random. Selected applicants will be informed of Kentucky CCI Center, which provides specific visa application instructions. U.S. Green Card winners are then contacted the consulate, the applicant must demonstrate that any special requirements (education, work experience, etc.) are met.

Regular green card applicants must be sponsored by an employer or a family member, but a sponsor is not necessary when you have a green card lottery winner.

How to apply :
Every year in August, the Foreign Ministry will publish detailed guidance on the correct application procedure, press releases and the Federal Chancellor. Registration is usually held in October. The application form is available online only, and it is important to fill out the form carefully. If completed incorrectly or not completed, the applicant will be rejected. Although there is no fee to obtain U.S. Green Card Lottery, the winner must pay a fee for immigrant visa and a separate visa lottery surcharge. Winners will be notified by mail of their application. U.S. Green Card Lottery application form will be required to provide the following information:

* Name

* Date of Birth

* Place of birth (town, city, province, country, etc.)

* Gender

* Mailing address and telephone number

* E-mail

* Country eligibility

* the state of marriage

* Latest additions

* Number of unmarried children under the age of 21

* Spouse Information

What is the permanent status mean?

When permanent status by the U.S. Green Card Lottery, you have the right to reside permanently in SU You have to pay income tax each year worldwide. You must continue resident United States, which means that you must live in the United States most of the time and has significant ties to the United States to grant a special permit, you are entitled to leave for two years. After five years, you can leave your citizenship by providing you have completed required residence periods in America. The citizenship granted to a person who is entitled to vote and to obtain a U.S. passport.