FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
These are a few of the most frequently asked questions on Green Cards. Please click here for more comprehensive details on these questions.
What is a Green Card?
A Green Card is a Permanent Residence Visa of the U.S.A. A Green Card will give you legal right to work and live permanently in the United States.
Who is eligible to apply in the Green Card lottery?
To enter, an applicant must be a native of an eligible country, and MUST have EITHER a high school education or its equivalent; OR two years of work experience within the past five years in an occupation requiring at least two years of training or experience (these requirements are explained in more detail by clicking the linkabove).
Must I re-apply every year for the Green Card Lottery to be considered?
The law specifies there must be a new application for each year’s visa lottery. The fact that a person has registered for Visa Lotteries in the past has no effect on the next Visa Lottery. Each person who wishes to be included in next Lottery must submit a another new application.
Is each applicant limited to only one application in the Green Card Lottery?
Yes, if otherwise qualified, a husband and a wife may each submit one Green Card lottery application. If you receive a Green Card through the lottery, your spouse and unmarried children under 21 will also get green cards at the same time as you. Unmarried children under 21 may be included on each of their parents’ application forms. All children over 21 years of age must file separate applications. Submitting separate applications for you and your spouse double your chances of winning.
Is there a minimum age to apply for the lottery?
There is no minimum age to apply for the visa lottery. However, the requirement of a high school education or work experience for each principal applicant at the time of visa issuance will effectively disqualify most persons who are under age 18.
How does the Green Card Lottery work?
At the National Visa Center all entries received will be separated into six geographic regions and individually numbered. After the end of the application period, a computer will randomly select cases from among all the mail received for each geographic region. Within each region, the first letter randomly selected will be the first case registered, the second letter selected the second registration, etc. When a case has been registered, the applicant will immediately be sent a notification letter by the National Visa Center, which will provide appropriate visa application instructions.
How would I know if I win the Green Card Lottery?
Applicants will be selected at random by computer from among all qualified entries. Only winners will be notified by mail at the address listed on their application. The notifications will be sent to the winners between April and July, along with instructions on how to apply for an immigrant visa. Persons not selected will NOT be notified. U.S. embassies and consulates will not be able to provide a list of successful applicants. Anyone who does NOT receive a letter will know that his/her application has not been selected.
May persons who are in the U.S. apply?
Yes, an applicant may be in the U.S. or in another country, and the application may be mailed in the U.S. or abroad.
May persons who are already registered for an immigrant visa in another Category apply?
Yes, such persons may enter the lottery.
What are my chances of winning?
The winning chances cannot be determined at this time. It will depend on the number of applications to be submitted.
Where is the Lottery held?
At the National Visa Center in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
What is the cost for entering the Lottery?
Our processing fee is only EUR 49.00 for one application, and only EUR 74.00 for a married couple submitting two separate applications (one for husband and one for wife).
What does Free Transport offer include?
If you order this service from US Green Card Office, and you win the Lottery all your expenses from moving will be paid.. The service includes transport of all family members, pets (if they are allowed in the U.S.A.) and all furniture. It does not include transport of any vehicles.