Participation in the U.S. green card lottery costs absolutely nothing. The problem is how to participate. If you are interested, this concerns you. A silent reading of the arrangements to be made will allow you to understand the actual running of the lottery in its smallest details.
Eligibility conditions
Registration for the green card lottery takes place every year in October, exclusively online on the government website. Applicants must meet a certain number of educational or professional experience criteria. He must have at least the BAC which is a secondary school diploma or the BTS or its equivalent which corresponds to 12 years of primary and secondary studies.
Failing this, you must have acquired two years of professional experience during the last 5 years in a profession that requires at least two years of training or experience. Many participants disregard these criteria. However, it should be remembered that the selection of a candidate does not guarantee the granting of the visa. He must appear before an immigration officer at the Embassy of his country of residence who must ensure that the candidate meets the eligibility criteria as stipulated by US immigration law.
Filling in the registration form
Participants first check their situation and eligibility, then complete the online registration form. Registration only takes a few minutes. This is a crucial step because errors or omissions are likely to disqualify you. To avoid such a situation, it is essential to seek the assistance of certain sites specialized in the matter which offer quality services adapted to each candidate. Filling in the form is an easy and quick process to carry out but not always accessible to everyone.
Green Card lottery results
The results are generally published 6 months after the draw, i.e. around May each year for those registered the previous October. Official results are available online at dvprogram.state.gov.
Can I apply for ESTA while participating in the Green Card lottery?
Taking part in the Green Card lottery does not prevent you from traveling to the United States by obtaining an ESTA travel certificate under the Visa Waiver Program.