melly1765

http://www.usais.org

BrigieDarling

Have you tried taking the
quiz ?

Ray

Thats the regular one that a lot of people get fooled by ...its not a goverment dept....should end .gov to be genuine....
if you have not paid no problem

Robclews.....gave the correct address..

jaytee

please see http://www.immigration.gov/graphics/index.htm

where it says "hot topics" select "how do I?" select V for Visa: Diversity lottery program, click on link

http://www.immigration.gov/graphics/howdoi/divlott.htm

melly1765

Thanks, does anyone out there know how long the exclusion of great britain has left to run ( when can we apply for the lottery?)

Also does anyone have any advice where work permits are concerned?

melly1765

Other family paid, we had not.
That site is very deceiving with USA immigration service all over it, we believed it was the real site.

veryfunny

Question 1: I cannot see it happening but never say never.

Question 2: Do a search on this site.

melly1765

Took quiz and that said we could apply but we have now found out that the site is not the real one

Ray

They are not the first and no doubt not the last to get caught
if they paid by credit card..they should try and get it charged back.

I cannot see a time in the future when the UK will be eligble for the lottery..too many coming over from there every year..

If you thinking of buying a business over here.. do a search for E-2 visa...If you are thinking of getting a job... you will need to be very highly qualified in a US needed Occupation.

Pulaski...we need your list

Stumpyguy

Allow me if you will to copy and paste (this excellent and quite comprehensive list of qualifying criteria originally written by Pulaski):

There are basically six ways that you can get a visa to live and work in the US (or seven if you have a close family member who can sponsor you):

(i) Marriage (or engagement in anticipation of marriage) to a US citizen.
(ii) You have skills that are in short supply in the US e.g. IT, scientific or medical training.
(iii) You have an employer who is willing to transfer you - but even the employer has to make a good case for you - so you have to be a manager unless you fall under category (ii), above.
(iv)get a greencard in the diversity lottery (UK citizens, except N.Ireland are not eligible)
(v) You own a business (does not get you permanent resident status .e. no greencard)
(vi) You are an "investor" i.e. you have at least US$1m in assets to bring with you.

JerseyBoy

I very much doubt that the UK citizens will ever be allowed to apply for the Green Card Lottery. There is no "exclusion", simply no need for inclusion as the purpose of the lottery is to increase diversity, and there are already many (and an increasing number of) Brits in the US.

jaytee

Informally, it doesn't appear there is a chance the UK will be included. There are so many coming over already from first world countries and neighboring countries through marriage, employment, immediate family, whatever. The aim of the diversity lottery is to boost immigration from the under-represented countries that are on the list. Some posters have mentioned they were included via their spouse's nationality.

Pulaski

Wrong! It has posted itself!

Pulaski

JerseyBoy

Wow, no sooner had I spoken...

You know what's scary Pulaski, not only do I know what's going to be posted in your name, but I also saw Clarkson on telly the other day and thought "what's Pulaski doing on tv"! Somehow I associate you with the picture.

On that principle, I think I should post a pic of Brad Pitt next to my name, rather than a chilled moon.