Applications for Diversity Visa 2011 (DV-2011), also known as the Green Card Lottery, will be acknowledged by the US immigration service on 2nd October 2009. The lottery scheme does not require a green card applicant to have family members or employer sponsors in order to enter the USA. The closing date for the Green Card Lottery is 30th November 2009.
Every year, the Green Card Lottery issues some 50,000 diversity visas to non-American citizens living in countries outside the USA, which have low rates of immigration. The lucky applicants will be randomly chosen and must be able to meet specific requirements. For example, they must either have completed a high school education or its equivalent or, in the last five years, have had two years work experience, which requires the same amount of training or work experience. For married couples, it is advised that they apply separately, as this gives them a better chance of being selected.
Since applications for the Green Card Lottery do not require sponsors, they also do not require special services, such as the legal services of an immigration lawyer or of a migration agent. USA immigration recommends reviewing the details of submitted documents accurately; for instance the format of the digital portrait must meet specific requirements.
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A Green Card, a United States Permanent Resident Card, is an identification document that is issued by the USA to allow people from other countries to legally and permanently work and live in the country. It also serves as proof that immigration benefits have been granted to a Lawful Permanent Resident. There are many people around the world who want to have a Green Card to experience life in the USA; however, it is hard to apply for one and even harder to get one.
In 1990, the US Department of State administered the Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery Program, also known as The Green Card Lottery, to increase diversity in the population of the country. The program was created by Congress, and was called the Immigration Act of 1990. It was intended for natives of countries that have fewer immigrants in the USA.
The requirements for those who want to avail themselves of the opportunity involve certain areas in education or training and other general requirements. No minimum age was set; however the education and training requirements exclude people under the legal age. You must not have a criminal record, must not be mentally disturbed, and you must be able to support yourself.
If you meet the requirements, you can apply for the lottery which is done online. You have to answer several questions, and after filling in all the information needed, you can submit the form to The Green Card USA GLOBAL. A processing fee must be paid upon submission. A notice will be sent to you confirming that your application has been passed on to the US Department of State. Winners of the lottery will be notified through the mail, and will be given instructions to receive their Green Card.