dv lottery

[Simply_Uno 1]

Hello MENAzz,

I was just wondering if any of you guys had contemplated your SO applying for it.

If so, why are you doing it and if not, why have you not considered it.

Just wanted some aspects.

Thank you for answering and God Bless.

UNO

[venusfire503 54]

Hello MENAzz,

I was just wondering if any of you guys had contemplated your SO applying for it.

If so, why are you doing it and if not, why have you not considered it.

Just wanted some aspects.

Thank you for answering and God Bless.

UNO

I just (faintly) remember looking into all kinds of things after we started talking to figure out how to meet him in person. He seemed like such a nice and interesting person, and I wanted to hang out with him a little instead of just talking on IM. At that point I didn't even have any notions of getting into a relationship. He had to explain to me why he couldn't get a visitor's visa from his country. I really knew NOTHING about immigration back then! At one point, I asked the guy who cut our grass how he got here, and he said DV Lottery. Well, the DV lottery is a ####### shoot, and I think he (the lawn guy) said something about certain conditions required for DV Lottery (like doing military service I think). I didn't even know at first that it wasn't a temporary way to visit the country. I even looked into trying to get him (my now-husband) some kind of work visa or something. For those of you who get irritated about people trying to circumvent the system, remember that I knew nothing about immigration at the time - had no idea those things were illegal and wrong.

I decided it would just be easier to go to Morocco to meet him, so I did.

Then we fell in love, and I was trying to figure out how we could be together. Again, still knowing next to nothing about immigration. I knew moving there wasn't an option (no way my ex would agree to the kids leaving the country - he won't even let me take them there to visit now). Somehow I got information (google?) about the fiance visa, and that seemed like a more sure (and 'right') thing than any other way. Looking back, I can't imagine trying anything else, except maybe K-3 or something like that.

Now I'm SO happy I stumbled across information about the K-1. He's been here for almost 2 years, and we're really happy together. During the process, it seemed so stressful, but it was really worth it. I guess there could be situations where hoping for the DV Lottery might make sense (lack of money, and tons of luck and patience), but I don't think it would be the ideal for most couples.

[Aymsgirl 0]

We contemplated it but didn't file because the winners I believe can't even come for another year or so. I'm not for certain though.

[Mommy2ZaidnSalma 11]

never crossed our mind

[Simply_Uno 1]

We contemplated it but didn't file because the winners I believe can't even come for another year or so. I'm not for certain though.

correction, it takes about a year for them to find out if they've won (give or take a few months).

but as soon as they go through processing and riggamaroll they are set to leave, lets not forget the money for the ticket.

moving on, I thank those of you that chose to respond.

take care and good night

UNO

p.s. once again, beautiful babies. thanks for the eye candy

[Aymsgirl 0]

We contemplated it but didn't file because the winners I believe can't even come for another year or so. I'm not for certain though.

correction, it takes about a year for them to find out if they've won (give or take a few months).

but as soon as they go through processing and riggamaroll they are set to leave, lets not forget the money for the ticket.

moving on, I thank those of you that chose to respond.

take care and good night

UNO

p.s. once again, beautiful babies. thanks for the eye candy

I wasn't sure the rules...I just remember when my husband had a paper tanslated last summer he said that there was a man there coming to america that won the dv lottery from 2006. We chose the K1 route and it took close to 10 months. Hopefully, whatever you do it works out for you...wishing you the best!!

[~~~water~~~ 0]

its a ""lottery" people enter for years/lifetime and never win. Its the rare exception to be picked

[Henia 11]

First off, applying for marriage visas are easier with more chance of approval then DV ... second, if you find out that SO has someone waiting in the US for them, it's fraud and they will be for sure blacklisted. Third, they donnot just get DV then suddenly come to the US ... it takes a real long time!

[Simply_Uno 1]

First off, applying for marriage visas are easier with more chance of approval then DV ...

Im not disputing your aforemetioned statement^^^^^

second, if you find out that SO has someone waiting in the US for them,

it's fraud (wrong)and they will be for sure blacklisted {wrong again}.

Third, they donnot just get DV then suddenly come to the US

{never said that or implied it}

... it takes a real long time! {ahh, this I know}

MAY PERSONS WHO ARE ALREADY REGISTERED FOR AN IMMIGRANT VISA IN ANOTHER CATEGORY APPLY FOR THE DV PROGRAM?

Yes, such persons may apply for the DV program

not my rules, the governments rules

google is your friend and so is the dv website instructions

and I thank you personally for informing me of why you never consider it.

Be Blessed

UNO

[Sylvia_n_Joseph 3]

There is no fraud about having someone in the US and applying for the lottery. You just have to honestly disclose things if you win. It is free and could be shorter than waiting out a k1 or cr1/k3 visa. Sueing the government can take a long time.

[Simply_Uno 1]

There is no fraud about having someone in the US and applying for the lottery. You just have to honestly disclose things if you win. It is free and could be shorter than waiting out a k1 or cr1/k3 visa. Sueing the government can take a long time.

aahaaa, and a ####### shoot...LOL

[Sylvia_n_Joseph 3]

There is no fraud about having someone in the US and applying for the lottery. You just have to honestly disclose things if you win. It is free and could be shorter than waiting out a k1 or cr1/k3 visa. Sueing the government can take a long time.

aahaaa, and a ####### shoot...LOL

Not with an embassy as messed up Nigeria. They may have delayed our getting together but they have left a pretty obvious trail of lies and it is a good way of getting a huge chunk of your tax dollars.

[ginny20 0]

its a ""lottery" people enter for years/lifetime and never win. Its the rare exception to be picked

Although for the last few years Moroccans have won 10% of the 50,000 slots that they offer. The USG is trying to promote 'modertate Islam' in the US and sees Morocco as a place from which such Muslims come. I've actually seen quite a few of my acquaintances here in Morocco win.

[venusfire503 54]

But isn't going the K-1/K-3/CR1 way a high-chance-of-success way to do it? I don't think it's 100%, but I'm sure it's much higher than 10%... Although, I see the sense of applying for DVL while waiting for another kind of visa, as long as it's allowed. Even more logical for people who have run into problems/delays with getting their visas. I imagine I might've done that at the time had I thought of it. It makes sense to do whatever possible to increase your chances of having a life together, especially if it saves you time and/or money! Plus, if I heard correctly, it makes the 'green card' process much easier in many ways.

OP, if you're in the middle of a visa process (or wherever you are in the whole process), I wish you (and everyone else) the best of luck for a low stress, short wait!

[Simply_Uno 1]

But isn't going the K-1/K-3/CR1 way a high-chance-of-success way to do it? I don't think it's 100%, but I'm sure it's much higher than 10%... Although, I see the sense of applying for DVL while waiting for another kind of visa, as long as it's allowed. Even more logical for people who have run into problems/delays with getting their visas. I imagine I might've done that at the time had I thought of it. It makes sense to do whatever possible to increase your chances of having a life together, especially if it saves you time and/or money! Plus, if I heard correctly, it makes the 'green card' process much easier in many ways.

OP, if you're in the middle of a visa process (or wherever you are in the whole process), I wish you (and everyone else) the best of luck for a low stress, short wait!

Salutations,

as I stated in my opening

"Hello MENAzz,

I was just wondering if any of you guys had contemplated your SO applying for it.

If so, why are you doing it and if not, why have you not considered it.

Just wanted some aspects."

my vj ended well before it got off the ground.

time, money and emotions wasted on one who was not deserving, but yet felt betrayed by natural selection, misogynistic, and felt entitled to american citizenship at any and all costs

God bless

UNO