Rights and obligations of the winner
After winning the lottery, the participant has a serious responsibility for using green gard.
The rights of the winner include:
- opportunity to live and work in the USA for a period of time 10 years;
- the right to freely leave and return to the United States;
- real estate right, training, military service, use of benefits for Americans;
- opportunity through 5 years old to apply for citizenship.
The responsibilities of green card holders are as follows::
- compliance with the laws of the country;
- payment of taxes;
- Carrying a document with you at all times, confirming immigration status;
- military service, if the winner is not older 26 years;
- leaving the country for no more than 6 months per year (For longer absences, additional permission must be obtained);
- notification to authorized bodies about change of place of residence (not later 10 days after moving).
After obtaining citizenship, you will no longer have to notify the immigration service about your movements..
Photo for the Green Card lottery: how to prepare a photo
Method number one
You can take pictures in the photo salon, Where, usually, know all the necessary photo requirements to participate in the Green Card drawing. However, to be absolutely sure, You should take your photography requirements with you and show them to the photographer..
Method number two
If you wish, You can take a photo yourself. If you have decided to prepare a photograph at home, you need to know the following information. Firstly, must have a white background.
This can be done using white Whatman paper or a white sheet, You can also take a photo against a white wall. Needs good lighting. Besides, You must own a digital camera and be able to scan a printed photograph. No differences between photos, self-made and photographs, not taken in photo studio. The most important, so that photographs comply with established rules.
What to do if you win a Green Card?
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Winning the lottery is the first step on the path to moving to America. After winning you need to fill out a special form, collect documents, undergo a medical examination, attend an interview with the US Embassy consul. After successfully completing these steps, you will become the owner of a Green Card and will be able to cross the US border as a legal resident.
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All lottery winners must fill out an online application form DS-260 in English, then print it out and attach it to the main package of papers. Electronically completed copies are automatically sent to the consular office in Kentucky.. After reviewing the application, the applicant will be sent an invitation for an interview..
Documentation
Even before receiving an invitation for an interview, it is advisable to collect papers, which must be provided during a visit to the diplomatic mission:
- valid foreign and Russian passports;
- diploma/diplomas of education, work book, military ID;
- documentary evidence of no criminal record (wherein, if the citizen lived in different countries, then a similar certificate is needed from each country of residence);
- marriage/divorce certificate;
- certificate from the place of work, bank account statement;
- paper, containing information about real estate valuation.
All Russian-language documents must be accompanied by an official translation into English.
Body check
You should go to a meeting with a consular officer with the results of your medical examination already received., You will also need information about vaccinations. On the Immigration Service website it is convenient to find the coordinates of an experienced specialist in your city to undergo a medical examination.
Interview
During 7-10 days after sending the correctly completed DS-260 form, The winner will receive an invitation to an interview with the exact time indicated on his personal email., dates and addresses. You must show up on time with documents., medical examination results.
Remember, that the task of the Embassy employee is to make sure that, that it was you who applied for the lottery, that you have a firm and conscious intention to move to the USA, live and work there. Your task is to convince him of this. Then the final step on the path to obtaining a Green Card to move to the USA - passing an interview - will be completed successfully.
