FAQS

A Green Card, officially known as a Permanent Resident Card, is an identification document issued by the United States government to foreign nationals who are authorized to live and work permanently in the country.

The Diversity Visa Lottery program, also known as the Green Card Lottery, is an annual program that provides a limited number of immigrant visas to individuals from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States. Winners of the lottery are randomly selected and given the opportunity to apply for a Green Card.

Green Card holders enjoy various benefits, such as the ability to live and work permanently in the United States, access to social security benefits, eligibility for certain federal financial aid programs, and the opportunity to apply for U.S. citizenship after meeting certain criteria.

Yes, Green Card holders can travel outside the United States. However, it is important to maintain residency in the U.S. and comply with certain rules, such as not staying outside the country for an extended period of time, to avoid jeopardizing your permanent resident status.

Yes, as a Green Card holder, you may be eligible to sponsor certain family members for a Green Card. The eligibility criteria and process may vary depending on your relationship with the family member and their immigration status.

Yes, you can include your spouse and unmarried children under 21 years old in your DV Lottery application. If you win, they can also receive Green Cards.

There are several ways to obtain a Green Card, including family sponsorship, employment-based sponsorship, refugee or asylum status, and the Diversity Visa Lottery program. Each category has specific eligibility requirements and application processes.

Yes, Green Card holders have the right to work and live permanently in the United States. They can seek employment in any field or industry, and they are not required to obtain additional work visas or permits.

Yes, you must have at least a high school diploma or its equivalent (as defined by the U.S. educational system) to be eligible for the DV Lottery. Alternatively, you can have two years of work experience in an eligible occupation.

You can apply for the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery Program each year only once during the annual registration period if you meet the eligibility requirements. There is no limit on the number of times you can enter the DV Lottery, as long as you meet the eligibility criteria and submit a complete and accurate entry each time.

Yes, Green Card holders who meet certain eligibility requirements, such as having lived in the United States for a specific period of time, can apply for U.S. citizenship through a process called naturalization.