What you always wanted to know

What is the DV-2012-Program? Why does this lottery exist?

Based on the current immigration law (Immigration Act of 1990) the USA started to make available a certain number of unrestricted US work and residence permits, the so-called GreenCards. They are unlimited and valid for a lifetime. By defining a minimal educational level, the US is able to limit immigration to only reasonably educated individuals. In addition, certain countries with an exceptionally high rate of immigrants in the US are excluded from the program to maintain the multicultural balance in US society.

Also excluded are countries whose immigration rates into the US over the past five years has surpassed 50,000 (see conditions for participation).

Hence also the name: DV is the abbreviation for “Diversity Visa”. The number 2012 stands for the American fiscal year 2012 beginning on October 1st, 2011 and ending on September 30th, 2012. This is the time frame for distributing the GreenCards to the winners of this program.

Please click here for the complete text of the law.

What is the deadline for a DV-2012 application?

The deadline for the submission of all applications is 15.10.2009. However, you can take advantage of our special offer (45.-- Euro instead of the regular 50.-- Euro) if you print!

What if I do not want to relocate to the USA immediately?

Generally the GreenCard is valid for a life-time. However, if you win then you will have to enter the US at least once to confirm receipt of the GreenCard. This has to happen within 6 months after you are issued an immigrant visa at a US consulate in your country. However, you are under no obligation to stay in the US for a longer period. US immigration laws have specifically binding provisions. It is at this stage that you’ll likely need our specialty services. All services for winners are free of charge for our customers! We’ll be happy to serve you and support your application to the very end.

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