Posts Tagged ‘U.S.’

New Photograph Requirements-part2

Sunday, April 20th, 2008

Digital Photos

Digitally reproduced photographs must be reproduced without discernible pixels or dot patterns. Photocopied photographs are NOT accepted.

Head Position & Background

  • Head should be positioned directly facing the camera
  • Photo should capture from slightly above top of hair to middle of chest

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SELECTION OF APPLICANTS

Sunday, April 20th, 2008

The computer will select at random individuals from among all qualified entries. They will be notified by mail between May and July 2008 and will be provided further instructions, including information on fees connected with immigration to the U.S. Those selected in the random drawing are NOT notified by email. Those individuals NOT selected will NOT receive any notification. U.S. embassies and consulates will not be able to provide a list of successful entrants. Spouses and unmarried children under age 21 of successful entrants may also apply for visas to accompany or follow to join the principal applicant. DV-2009 visas will be issued between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT E-DV REGISTRATION-part 13

Saturday, April 19th, 2008
  • IF I AM SUCCESSFUL IN OBTAINING A VISA THROUGH THE DV PROGRAM WILL THE U.S. GOVERNMENT ASSIST WITH MY AIRFARE TO THE U.S., PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO LOCATE HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT, PROVIDE HEALTHCARE OR PROVIDE ANY SUBSIDIES UNTIL I AM FULLY SETTLED?No, applicants who obtain a DV visa are not provided any type of assistance such as airfare, housing assistance, or subsidies. If you are selected to apply for a DV visa, before you can be issued a visa, you will be required to provide evidence that you will not become a public charge in the U.S. This evidence may be in the form of a combination of your personal assets, an Affidavit of Support, Form I-134 from a relative or friend residing in the U.S. and/or an offer of employment from an employer in the U.S.