U.S. Embassy Belgrade Answers for DV Lottery Questions.
Natives of Serbia are eligible to participate in the U.S DV lottery if they meet the education or work experience st by the DV lottery instructions.Serbian natives can apply regardless of where thay are living now or what kind of passport they hold.
Who is eligible for Diversity Immigrant Visa Program?
In general, you must be a high school graduate (equivalent of U.S. high school, that is, a four-year high school, attended continuously). If you have a higher degree, like an undergraduate degree, that also works even if you did not complete continuous high school. Alternatively, you can substitute two years of work experience in a field requiring extensive preparation, that is, greater than what is called Level 7.0 by the Department of Labor. Also, only nationals of certain countries may apply. Serbia is one of those countries, and so is Montenegro, and so are most of the surrounding countries.
Is it possible to apply for the lottery program and at the same time look for employment options that would enable me to get an employment based immigrant visa?
The Diversity Visa lottery is a great opportunity. But there's no conflict if you want to search for employment too. If you have the good fortune to be petitioned for an employment-based visa and to be chosen in the lottery, it would be your choice which to pursue.
I have just seen that not everybody who wins in that lottery is eligible for permanent residence and that it depends on the type of job they're qualified to do. Do you think English teachers are in high demand in the U.S.? Do you think one could get a decent job as an English teacher if they're not a native speaker?
As far as qualifications, please read the instructions carefully at www.dvlottery.state.gov. You must have completed at least 12 years continuous education equivalent to ending in a U.S. high school diploma, or two years of work at a certain level. It's hard to say for sure what jobs are in high demand; there are so many regions in the U.S. with different job markets. You might want to research this on the Internet as you do your research about entering the Diversity Visa Lottery.
I want to participate in green card lottery, and i am on my 2nd year of faculty which i want to finish here. Should i apply for this year lottery even though i am not ready to move immediately?
We've addressed this comment a little bit in earlier answers. The entries going in now are for interviews that will happen from October this year to September next year if you're chosen. And even if you are chosen, though you must move to the U.S. within six months, you can return to Serbia for a certain period of time just as long as that doesn't exceed one year. So if you'd be looking to move later, you may choose to wait until next year, but really, the choice is yours. Good luck!
Source: USINFO Web chat October 24 2007.
Where could be seen the winners for this year [Diversity Visa Lottery] or future winners?
Some information about visas is private, such as the names of those who are issued visas. You can see general information, such as how many people from each country are selected in the lottery for any given year, on our web site, http://travel.state.gov. But everyone who is selected receives a letter. If someone is not selected, he or she will not receive any communication at all. You can check your personal result online in the official DV lottery web site from July to next year June in the official web site using your confirmation number and personal information.
If somebody is drawn in dv lottery, but currently he is a student and he is in a middle of his studies in Serbia and he wants both: to graduate in Serbia and to keep his green card,
What do you suggest what he should do?
One fact about the Diversity Visa lottery is that all visas must be issued within one fiscal year. Those who enter this year (October to December,), if chosen, will receive a letter next year and then have interviews from next year October to coming year September. All visas to those qualified must be issued by September 30.It is, however, possible to travel back to Serbia after entering the United States on an immigrant visa, but to retain lawful permanent resident status it's necessary not to remain outside the U.S. longer than one year.
If I get green card in lottery, is there possibility to stay in Serbia in next 2 years and not to loose green card?
Actually, if you are selected in the lottery, then the visa must be issued to you (if you are qualified) within that fiscal year. Entries now, though, will be selected in this year for interviews from October to September next year. So entries now are for visa interviews up to almost two years from now. But if you don't use the visa by the end of the fiscal year, unfortunately, it can't ever be reissued.
If i get green card in what time do i need to go , do i need to move to U.S.A right away, i am a student and i need 2 more years to finish. I would like to finish my faculty here and then to immigrate in U.S.A. Should i participate in green card lottery or should i wait to finish my faculty here and then participate? What do you suggest me?
First, you will apply for an immigrant visa, and then once you are in the U.S., a green card is issued. It sounds like you're interested in the Diversity Visa Lottery. Entries now are for the next Fiscal Year program, meaning that if you're selected, then your interview would be sometime from October this year to September of the fiscal year. If that might fit your schedule, then you might consider applying now. If not, you could wait till next year, but really, it's up to you. I'd suggest reading the instructions, too, at www.dvlottery.state.gov.
DV Lottery 2011 Status Check
DV Lottery 2011 Status Check for the applicants who previously completed online DV entry through the official website at http://www.dvlottery.state.gov) would be possible as of July 1, 2010 through the same E-DV website. Entrants need to use their own confirmation page information from the time of their entry to check the status to find out if their Diversity Visa Lottery entry was or was not selected.
DV Lottery 2010 Status Check
DV Lottery 2010 Status Check is now available.(Till 30th June 2010.)
While filling the application form:
Most of the Serbian people don’t have second name and do not have to fill it in, they can tick on the N/A.
Your mailing address should be of your work or home resident address. Don’t provide the old address from your ID.
Provide your email and mobile phone number.
Use Internet Explorer to access the DV lottery Application form.
