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frequently asked questions
1. What do the terms "eligibility", "native" and "chargeability" mean ? Is there any situations in, which persons who were not born in a qualifying country may apply ?
Your country of eligibility will usually be the same as your country of birth . Your country of eligibility is not linked to where you live. Native usually means someone born in a particular country , regardless of the individual's current country of residence or nationality . For immigration purposes "native" can as well mean someone who is entitled to be "charged" to a country other than the one in which he / she was born under the provisions of Section 202(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
For instance, if you were born in a country that is not eligible for this year's green card lottery = diversity visa lottery - immigrant program , you may declare chargeability to the country where your derivative spouse was born. However, you will not be issued a DV-1 unless your spouse is also eligible for and issued a DV-2, and both of you should enter the United States together with the green cards = diversity visas. In a comparable manner, a minor dependent child can be "charged" to a parent's country of birth .
In conclusion, if you were born in a country not eligible to participate in this year's green card lottery = diversity visa lottery - immigrant program , you can be "charged" to the country of birth of either of your parent as long as neither parent was a resident of the ineligible country at the time of your birth.
Usually, people are not considered residents of a country in which they were not born or legally naturalized if they are only visiting the country , studying in the country temporarily or stationed in the country for business or professional reasons on behalf of a company or government.
If you declare alternate chargeability , you must indicate such information on the green card lottery = diversity visa lottery electronic online entry form , question 6. Please be aware that listing an incorrect country of eligibility or chargeability ( i.e. one to which you cannot establish a legitimate claim ) may disqualify your entry .
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2. Are there any changes or new requirements in the application procedures for this green card = diversity visa registration ?
All green card lottery = diversity visa lottery - immigrant program entries must be submitted electronically during the registration period . No paper entries will be accepted.
Several questions and options for answers have been added to this green card lottery = diversity visa lottery - immigrant program to gather additional information :
* Country where you live now ?
* What is the highest level of education you have achieved, as of at present ? You must select one of the ten options indicating the highest level of education you have achieved: (1) Primary school only, (2) High school, no degree, (3) High school degree, (4) Vocational school, (5) Some university courses, (6) University degree, (7) Some graduate level courses, (8) Master degree, (9) Some doctorate level courses, and (10) Doctorate degree
* Legally Separated" replaces the term "Separated" used in preceding green card lottery = diversity visa lottery - immigrant program as an option under the question "What is your marital status ?" Legal separation means that a court has officially declared that you and your spouse are legally separated . Legal separation means that your spouse would not be suitable to immigrate as your derivative.
3. Are signatures and photos required for each family member or only for the principal entrant ?
Signatures are not obligatory on the green card lottery = diversity visa lottery - immigrant program entry form . Recent and individual photos of you, your spouse and all children under 21 years of age are required. Family or group photos are not accepted. Refer to the information on the photo requirements page of this website.
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