Dear Reader, Today, we want or have to announce the end of last year's green card lottery. Therefore we have some brief statistics in chapter two of this newsletter. For those of our winners - by the way, congratulations! - who are already... More

With some delay, the result of the green card lottery 2002 was final on July 14, 2003. Until this day we could notify a total of 852 winners! Unfortunately, thousands of others did not win. However, all those who have not yet been successful... More

*Waiting times at the US consulates* Over the past weeks we have received more and more reports by unsettled customers about long waiting times for non-immigration visas, especially student visas. Apparently, you currently have to wait for your visa a few weeks after your... More

*Larry King live on N-TV* News station N-TV will from now on air the American talk show Larry King Live in Germany once a week. Since July 12, the show can be watched in the original version every Saturday at 9:15pm. N-TV will... More

*Things worth knowing in everyday life* Those of our readers who have already read our book "Der Amerikanische Traum" (The American Dream) may remember the chapter about everyday life in the US. Today, we will look at everyday life in the US from a... More

*US consulate or adjustment of status in the US? *There are two ways of securing yourself a permanent residence status in the US as soon as your immigration status has been confirmed, e.g. if you have won the green card lottery. One way... More

In the last editions we have pointed out a few times that it is possible to apply for US citizenship after having lived there on a green card status for a few years. Today, we want to introduce you to the necessary requirements... More

*USA Tips:* A private, non-commercial website with a great number of information about the US: www.usatipps.de *Photo guide USA / western states* This site offers special travel guides - with numerous photos and tips for making photos. Offered are for now Arizona, Utah and... More