How to increase your chances of winning the green card lottery: 11 secrets

It will end in a few days registration for the green card lottery. The results of any lottery depend on pure chance, and green cards are no exception. Although you can still increase your chances of winning. There are several ways to do this. What you should pay attention to, the publication said African Page.

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Since the lottery only allows one entry per person and your identity is fairly easily verified, you cannot submit multiple entries to increase your chances.

You will have exactly the same chance as everyone else. No matter what expensive "visa consultants" or others say, no one has a better chance than others, except that some nationalities have a significantly higher chance of being selected due to the 7% limit on visas from one country.

So, how can you not miss your chance and win a green card?

Secret 1: Avoid using third party services or do so with caution

Many people trust visa consultants, agencies or Internet cafe visitors when it comes to registering for the visa lottery. However, not all of them perform their duties well. Some of them are beginners, others are excellent at this business, but sometimes for some reason they can be careless in their work.

Therefore, if possible, fill out the form yourself. Or get help from someone who really knows how to do it.

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At this time, there are often long queues of those who want to win this year near the offices that had more winners last year. This is also a good idea, but it does not guarantee that there will be no confusion this time. Just be careful and follow all recommendations.

Secret 2: Don't lie

Write only the truth about yourself: marital status, qualifications, citizenship, date of birth, first and last name (exactly as they are indicated in the documents), as well as other personal data and information about your family members must be accurate.

The correct country of origin should be selected, especially if you resort to cross-origin rules to use your spouse's or parent's country of birth since your own country of birth is not suitable.

Secret 3: Use only English letters

When filling out the form, make sure you use only English letters. It is advisable to enter data in uppercase rather than lowercase letters. For example, if your name is written in French: Aimé, then it is better to write AIME so as not to use an accent.

In any case, this secret will only help you apply easily and quickly. Many people fail to complete registration because they are not aware of it.

Secret 4: Take the right photo

Often, applicants are unable to properly take photographs for documents. The system will automatically disqualify applications with photographs that do not meet established standards. There are many requirements for a photo - from a basic background to the size of the head.

Read carefully instructions for the photo and follow it.

The State Department also has a tool for reviewing and cropping the photos you want to upload on your green card application form. It is located on this link.

Secret 5: Submit only one application per registration period

Duplicate entries submitted by the same person will be disqualified.

Secret 6: Spouses can submit two applications

Each spouse (provided both qualify) can apply by naming their partner as a family member to move with them. Please note that children can also be included in the application, but only under 21 years of age and unmarried. Otherwise, they must submit the application themselves on their own behalf.

Secret 7. Children should apply too

There is no limit to how many family members, if eligible, can apply. If you have children who meet the education and work experience requirements (usually young people aged 16-18), then they can also apply. When they win, it will be easier for them to help you and move you if you lose.

Secret 8: Try to apply early

In principle, there is nothing wrong with applying too early or too late, but it is better to do it as early as possible.

This doesn't mean you won't win if you apply in the last 5 minutes, but anything can happen. Sometimes certain problems arise, such as weak internet, slow site loading, etc.

Secret 9: Confirm your application

An English proverb says: the beginning is not precious, but the end is praiseworthy.

So application confirmation is the most important and last function. Don't forget about it and click the "Apply" option.

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Secret 10: Save your confirmation number

Once your application is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation number. Don't lose it. This is your “ticket”, without which you cannot find out whether you have passed the selection or not. If possible, save at least a screenshot of your confirmation number in Google Drive or Google Photos.

Secret 11: Don't share your personal information with people

As a rule, it is not recommended to tell people your data, such as full name, date of birth, passport number.

Most of you may be wondering how this might affect your chances of getting a US green card.

Duplicate entries will certainly be disqualified. Someone who wishes you failure using your personal data can even apply several times. Be careful.

After all this, the rest is up to Lady Luck.

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