Registration opens for FY 2016 visa lottery

Today, October 1, is the new deadline to apply for the Diversity Visa Program. Better known as the "visa lottery," the program allows qualified immigrants to obtain permanent residency in the United States. Individuals interested in participating in the lottery have only 30 days to do so. The period of ... Read more

Who qualifies for the new visa lottery?

In my Consulta Migratoria® column this week I explain the visa lottery program and who is eligible to apply. Here is the column: The U.S. Department of State announced that next Wednesday, October 1, is the new deadline to register for the diversity visa program, popularly known as the "Diversity Visa Lottery Program. Read more

Visa lottery gives residency to undocumented immigrants?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a question from a reader who won the visa lottery and wishes to apply for permanent residency from abroad. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here is a general answer to your questions. Please consult ... Read more

Visa Lottery Registration Deadline Ends

Previously, I informed you that one of the ways to obtain permanent residency in the United States is through the diversity visa program or visa lottery. Today, November 2, is the last day to register for the visa lottery. This registration period is for the fiscal year lottery ... Read more

How to register for the visa lottery?

The deadline for the visa lottery has opened. The government shutdown will not affect registration. In my Consulta Migratoria® column this week I explain who is eligible and what you need to do to register. Here is the column: One of the ways to obtain permanent residency in the United States is through ... Read more

State Department announces visa lottery registration period

One of the ways to obtain permanent residency in the United States is through the diversity visa program. Each year, the U.S. Department of State holds a lottery for these visas, which is commonly known as the visa lottery. These visas are given to people from countries ... Read more

Possible legalization program for agricultural workers

In my "Consulta Migratoria" column this week published online by several impreMedia publications including LaOpinión.com, I continue to answer readers' questions about the new comprehensive immigration reform bill. Here is my column: The new U.S. Senate bill entitled ''Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization ... Read more

Visa lottery registration period closed

Last Saturday was the last day to register for the visa lottery for fiscal year 2014. The registration period for Diversity Visas was held this year from October 2 to November 3, 2012. Lottery winners will only be able to find out if they won on May 1, 2012, and will be able to find out if they won ... Read more

New visa lottery registration period opens

One of the ways to obtain permanent residency in the United States is through the diversity visa program. Each year, the U.S. Department of State holds a lottery for these visas, which is commonly known as the visa lottery. These visas are given to people from countries ... Read more

2013 Visa Lottery Registration Period Opens

Tuesday, October 4, 2011 marks the beginning of the registration period for the "diversity visa" lottery, as the U.S. Department of State's annual visa lottery is commonly known. Through this program, approximately 50,000 visas will be raffled for fiscal year 2013. ... Read more

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