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Green Card through
Diversity Lottery
Orlando Immigration
Attorney, providing experienced Green
Card Through Diversity Lottery and
Immigration Law legal services in Orlando, and the Central Florida area.
 The
Diversity Immigrant Visa Program makes 50,000 diversity visas available
annually, drawn from random selection among entries of individuals who
are from countries with low rates of immigration to the United
States.
How To Get a Diversity
Visa:
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) holds a lottery each year to
determine who gets one of the 50,000 diversity visas available. You must
apply through DOS during the online entry registration period, which
typically runs from October through December of each year. Diversity
visa lottery winners are notified by mail and, if they qualify, are
granted a visa. You cannot enter the diversity visa lottery through
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
For more information on
obtaining a diversity visa, see the “U.S. Department of State: Entering
Diversity Lottery” and “U.S. Department of State: How Do I Participate
in the Diversity Lottery Program” links to the right.
Note: Citizens of some
countries are not eligible to apply for the diversity lottery.
Eligibility Criteria:
You may be eligible to
obtain a green card (permanent residence) through the Diversity
Immigrant Visa Program if you meet all of the following conditions:
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You were selected for
the Diversity Visa Lottery Program by the U.S. Department of State;
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An immigrant visa is
immediately available to you at the time you file Form I-485,
Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status which
can be determined by reviewing the Visa Bulletin (please see the
link to the “Visa Bulletin” on the right);
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You are admissible to
the United States.
You may be eligible to
obtain a green card as a derivative applicant through the Diversity
Immigrant Visa Program if you meet all of the following conditions:
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You are the spouse or
child of the principal applicant;
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An immigrant visa is
immediately available to you at the time you file Form I-485;
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You are admissible to
the United States.
Application
Process:
To obtain a green card through the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program you
must file Form I-485. However, you must wait until a visa is
immediately available to file Form I-485, otherwise your application
will be rejected. To see if a visa is immediately available, check the
current DOS Visa Bulletin (see the link to the right).
Supporting
Evidence for Form I-485
You should submit the following evidence with your Form I-485:
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Two passport-style
photos;
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Form G-325A,
Biographic Information, if you are between 14 and 79 years of age;
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Copy of
government-issued photo identification;
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Copy of birth
certificate;
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Copy of passport page
with nonimmigrant visa (if applicable);
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Copy of passport page
with admission (entry) stamp (if applicable);
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Form I-94, Arrival/
Departure Record (if applicable);
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Form I-693, Report of
Medical Examination and Vaccination Record;
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Applicable fees;
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Copy of the approval
notice for Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special
Immigrant Form I-797);
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Certified copies of
court records (if you have ever been arrested);
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Copy of the principal
applicant’s selection letter for the diversity visa lottery from
DOS;
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Copy of the receipt
for the processing fee of the diversity visa lottery from DOS;
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Principal applicants
must also submit evidence of a high school diploma or its
equivalent, or evidence of 2 years of work experience in an
occupation requiring at least 2 years of training or experience in
the past 5 years.
Work & Travel
Authorization:
Generally,
when you have a pending Form I-485, it is possible for you to apply for
authorization to work in the United States and to seek advance parole
(advance permission to travel and be admitted to the United States upon
your return). For further information, see the “Work Authorization” and
“Travel Documents” links to the left under “Green Card Processes &
Procedures.”
Rivera Law Center,
P.A.,
can professionally guide
you through the process of acquiring a Green Card Through Diversity
Lottery from
beginning to end. We are an immigration law firm which is focused in
understanding and obtaining the best solution for you.
If you are seeking to be granted a Green Card Through Diversity Lottery,
Be Informed, and Plan
Before You Act. Contact an experienced
Orlando and Central Florida Immigration Lawyer as soon as
possible. Call
407.536.7123 to speak to
Rivera Law Center,
P.A.
Orlando Immigration
Attorney, providing experienced Green
Card Through Diversity Lottery and
Immigration Law legal services in Orlando, and the Central Florida area.
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