The green card drawing is an annual lottery organized by the US government for everyone who wants to live and work in America. Almost anyone with a secondary education who has reached 18 years old can try their luck and become the owner of a plastic card. Of the millions of applications, only 55, 000 will be selected. It is impossible to influence the results of the draw, but to increase your chances is a simple task.
You will need
- - international passport;
- - birth certificate;
- - certificate of marriage / divorce;
- - a document on secondary education or other documents;
- - military ID;
- - certificate of no criminal record.
Instruction manual
1
Check out the lottery rules. Usually they do not change from year to year, however, changes can be made.
2
When filling out personal data on the official website, be careful. Carefully check the spelling of the last name and first name with the data in the passport, if any. Or consult on the correct spelling of your name. Otherwise, the difference in personal data with the data in the passport, which you will need at an interview at the embassy in case of a win, will create big problems. After filling out the questionnaire, write down the control number that you will need to enter to verify the winnings.
3
Pay particular attention to the photo requirements of the applicant and his relatives (husband / wife, children). The photo must comply with all the rules. You can familiarize yourself with them on the official website directly during the acceptance of applications for the Green Card. Usually, examples of correctly executed photographs are also given. An incorrect photo may serve as a reason for refusing to draw.
4
If you are married, it is advisable to apply to both spouses - thereby you will double the chance of winning.
5
An official notification of a win does not mean that the treasured green card is already in your pocket. As a rule, the US government selects 2 times more applicants for the right to live and work in America. To be among the cardholders, prepare the necessary documents, go through a medical examination. Get a bank statement from the bank to confirm that you have sufficient funds to stay for the first time, or get the support of friends, relatives - US citizens. Having a car, real estate and other property that you can sell is also a big plus. Seize documents confirming the right to property for an interview. Having an official offer from an employer will increase your chances of successfully passing an interview at the embassy.
6
Although knowledge of English is not required when obtaining a green card, basic language skills and a clear picture of what you plan to do when you arrive in the United States will play a positive role.
note
Be careful when using the services of intermediary firms. Such organizations may seize information about your winnings and require additional payment.
