diversity visa program: do i qualify for dv-2018?
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Diversity VisasDo I qualify for DV-2018?
Are you in the UK & interested in the Diversity Visa Program? This presentation will cover:
1• What is the Diversity Visa Program?
2• Am I eligible?
3• How do I enter?
4• How will I find out the results?
5• What happens if my entry is selected?
What is the Diversity Visa Program?
What is the Diversity Visa Program?
The Diversity Visa (DV) Program – popularly known as the Green Card lottery –
makes immigrant visas available to people from countries with historically low levels of
immigration to the United States
50,000 visas are available through the2018 DV program (DV-2018)
The rules are strict but simple
Entries can be completed without the assistance of a third party
Many websites and individuals will try to mislead you into thinking they represent the
U.S. Government or can increase your chances
Don’t get scammed! Keep reading to make sure you
know the facts
Am I eligible?
Am I eligible?
Eligibility is determined by place of birthnot citizenship or nationality
You may be eligible to enter DV-2018if you were born in one of thequalifying countries listed at
bit.ly/dvinstructions
Am I eligible?
If you were born in any of the following countries
you will not qualify for DV-2018 unless:
The United Kingdom (except Northern Ireland)
Bangladesh Brazil Canada China (mainland-born) Colombia
Dominican Republic El Salvador Haiti India Jamaica
Nigeria
Mexico
Pakistan Peru Philippines South Korea Vietnam
• Your spouse was born in a qualifying countryand is named on the DV entry
• At least one of your parents was born in a qualifying country and neither of your parents was born in your country of birthand neither of your parents was considered resident in your country of birth at the time of your birth
OR
Am I eligible?
To qualify, you must also have at least one of the following:
Check bit.ly/dvinstructionscarefully to find out if your education
or work experience qualifies
• A high school education or its equivalent (successful completion of at least a 12 year course of elementary and secondary education)
• At least 2 years of qualifying work experience in the last 5 years in an occupation requiring at least 2 years of training or experience to perform
You will only qualify for DV-2018 if you are anative of a qualifying country
and you meet the education or work experience requirement
Be wary of websites or individualssuggesting otherwise – if you are not eligible
to enter, you cannot receive a visa!
Read the instructions at bit.ly/dvinstructionscarefully before deciding whether to register
How do I enter?
How do I enter?
You can only enter electronically – the entry form is free
dvlottery.state.gov is the only official DV website – beware of imitations!
You do not require the assistance of a third party to complete and submit an entry
How do I enter?
Entries can only be submitted between October 4, 2016
(noon Eastern Daylight Time/4:00PM GMT) and November 7, 2016
(noon Eastern Standard Time/5:00PM GMT)
Do not wait until the final week to applyLate entries will not be accepted
You are responsible for the accuracy of your entry, even if someone else submits it – if the data is incorrect you may be
ineligible to receive a visa!
You should always be physically present when your entry is completed
You will be disqualified if more than one entry is submitted for you,
no matter who submits the entries
The selection is computer-generated and random, so don’t believe anyone saying
they can guarantee you a visa or improve your chances!
How will I find out the results?
How will I find out the results?
Results will be available from May 2, 2017, only at dvlottery.state.gov
You need your unique confirmation number to check your results so print your
confirmation page and store it safely
Keep your confirmation number until September 30, 2018
You can only find out the outcome of your entry online via the official Entry Status Check
Any letters or emails offering a visa or saying you’ve won the lottery are not associated
with the U.S. Government in any way
What happens if my entry is selected?
What happens if my entry is selected?
If your entry is selected, it does not mean you have “won” – it means you have the
opportunity to apply for an immigrant visa
Application instructions will be provided through the Entry Status Check website
Don’t delay in applying for the visa –visa numbers are limited and cannot be guaranteed to the end of the program
If your entry is selected, the Entry Status Check website will explain how and when to:
Only the interviewing consular officer can decide if you qualify for a visa
Don’t make plans to move to the U.S. unless your passport contains
a valid immigrant visa
• Gather documents to prove you meet the eligibility requirements
• Undergo a medical examination
• Pay visa fees
• Schedule and attend a visa interview at U.S. Embassy London
Don’t believe any letters or emails sayingyou have “won” a visa, even if they claim to be
from a U.S. government official
Other scam warning signs include promisesof accommodation and employment, and requests for money via Western Union or
similar services
You can only find out the outcome of your entry at dvlottery.state.gov from May 2, 2017
Remember1
• Read the instructions at bit.ly/dvinstructions carefully before deciding whether to enter
2 • You don’t need the assistance of a third party to enter
3 • Entry is free at dvlottery.state.gov – the only official website
4 • You can only enter between October 4 and November 7, 2016
5• Print your confirmation number and keep it safe until September 30,
2018
6• The only way to check the outcome of your entry is online at
dvlottery.state.gov from May 2, 2018
7• No individual or private organization is authorized to contact you
about your DV selection status, and no-one can improve your chances of being selected
8 • Not everyone whose entry is selected will receive a visa – only a consular officer can determine if an applicant qualifies
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