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yevgeny · 10-11-2003, 08:55 PM

Hi!

As you probably know, when applying for a Visa one has to declare that he is not willing to stay in the US after the Visa period expires. He should also provide some evidence that he has where to return.

I have the following interesting question.

May a participation in the DV Program (Green Card Lottery), which might be interpreted as willingness to immigrate, be an obstacle for receiving a student visa? ?

wood · 10-11-2003, 09:53 PM

I really doubt that they cross-check the names of visa applicants and the millions of letters they receive for the DV program. However, since 9/11, everything is possible in this country.

Wood

yevgeny · 10-11-2003, 10:16 PM

Wood,

From this year, the application for the DV program is only through the Web (who could believe this?). So all the names are available immediately.

wood · 10-11-2003, 10:50 PM

I didn't know that... interesting. They surely increased security on visas (in Brazil for example, you have to go in person for a simple tourist visa)... so nothing surprises me if they tightened the DV program.

Anyway, it seems I know less than you in this case!

Wood

tinobulger · 10-22-2003, 03:06 PM

No.

Do not worry about it.

The embassy does not check this.

I have helped many students with the DV (before it was quite complicated) and I have never heard of any problem.

Tino

yevgeny · 10-22-2003, 03:17 PM

Thank you, tinobulger.

But now the situation is different. The application for DV is electronical, so they have all the names without the need to open millions of envelopes... [8)]

tinobulger · 10-30-2003, 08:12 PM

Doesn't matter, they do not check it. They cannot check it. They do not want to check it. So do not worry about it.

Remember the countries on the DV list are those countries from which very few citizens apply to immigrate to the US, these are not the countries they are worried about.

tino

Nicole · 11-21-2003, 12:44 PM

Hi

As far as I know, the information they require at DV on line application is not that confidential which allows many (friends or relatives)to apply on behalf of others. All they need is a valid photo

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So, who can prove the applicant actually submitted the application or he/she is just the subject of a friend's "bad joke"?

Nicole

maurizio · 01-30-2004, 10:32 AM

..and actually I think thay ask if you ever filed any form to get the immigrant status. I guess you could have problems if you win the DV lottery and send the documents, because in that case you clearly show your intent. If you only sent the form on-line, I don't think that is enough to say that you really wanted to immigrate.

And the "joke" stuff could be a valid reason.

Maurizio

Papatangot · 03-18-2004, 02:40 PM

Hi All,

Is it compulsory to return back to one's native country after graduation?? Or are they asking for the purpose of asking??

I would like to work in the USA for work experience and how to go about it??

Any comments??

Thanks.

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10-11-2003, 08:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
yevgeny Within my grasp! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 162	Hi! As you probably know, when applying for a Visa one has to declare that he is not willing to stay in the US after the Visa period expires. He should also provide some evidence that he has where to return. I have the following interesting question. May a participation in the DV Program (Green Card Lottery), which might be interpreted as willingness to immigrate, be an obstacle for receiving a student visa? ?

10-11-2003, 09:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
wood TestMagic Guru Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Brazil Posts: 1,360	I really doubt that they cross-check the names of visa applicants and the millions of letters they receive for the DV program. However, since 9/11, everything is possible in this country. Wood

10-11-2003, 10:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
yevgeny Within my grasp! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 162	Wood, From this year, the application for the DV program is only through the Web (who could believe this?). So all the names are available immediately.

10-11-2003, 10:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
wood TestMagic Guru Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Brazil Posts: 1,360	I didn't know that... interesting. They surely increased security on visas (in Brazil for example, you have to go in person for a simple tourist visa)... so nothing surprises me if they tightened the DV program. Anyway, it seems I know less than you in this case! Wood

10-22-2003, 03:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
tinobulger Within my grasp! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 105	No. Do not worry about it. The embassy does not check this. I have helped many students with the DV (before it was quite complicated) and I have never heard of any problem. Tino

10-22-2003, 03:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
yevgeny Within my grasp! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 162	Thank you, tinobulger. But now the situation is different. The application for DV is electronical, so they have all the names without the need to open millions of envelopes... [8)]

10-30-2003, 08:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
tinobulger Within my grasp! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 105	Doesn't matter, they do not check it. They cannot check it. They do not want to check it. So do not worry about it. Remember the countries on the DV list are those countries from which very few citizens apply to immigrate to the US, these are not the countries they are worried about. tino

11-21-2003, 12:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nicole Eager! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Romania Posts: 83	Hi As far as I know, the information they require at DV on line application is not that confidential which allows many (friends or relatives)to apply on behalf of others. All they need is a valid photo . So, who can prove the applicant actually submitted the application or he/she is just the subject of a friend's "bad joke"? Nicole

01-30-2004, 10:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
maurizio Eager! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Italy Posts: 39	..and actually I think thay ask if you ever filed any form to get the immigrant status. I guess you could have problems if you win the DV lottery and send the documents, because in that case you clearly show your intent. If you only sent the form on-line, I don't think that is enough to say that you really wanted to immigrate. And the "joke" stuff could be a valid reason. Maurizio

03-18-2004, 02:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
Papatangot Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8	Hi All, Is it compulsory to return back to one's native country after graduation?? Or are they asking for the purpose of asking?? I would like to work in the USA for work experience and how to go about it?? Any comments?? Thanks.

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