Armin Sulasky

Hi all,

I've got a question concerning the term "nativity" (yes again!) in the dv2003 lottery
instruction. I was born in country A (which is eligible but with a low quota) and at
the age of 17 came to country B and became also the citizen of this country. Country
B is also eligible but has much higher quota than A (Quota(B) >> Quota(A) !)

In the DV2003 instruction is stated that the term "native" is representing "in most
cases" the country of birth. In some situations one can either claim his/her spouse's
country of birth or under some other circumstances the one of his/her parents.

I'm not married and also my parents are from country A. Can I, despite these facts,
claim the nativity of country B? If you consider that I have spent a longer time in
country B and also live and work & pay taxes here and never been to A since then, is
that enough for argumentation?

If not, how can I argue with the immigration officer in case of winning the lottory
(claiming the nativity of country B)?

Thanks in advance for your comments,

Armin

Roland King

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NO. You were born in country A, your parents are from country A, you have no spouse.
Just read it, it's very clear. A is all you can claim

Antun Karlovac

Where did you find the quota for each country?

Antun

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