What happens after I won a greencard? MUST I directly go to the USA then or what? Do I have to talk wit someone? please help me
2006-12-01 07:22:11 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
I havent won yet but I want know what I have to do later. If I ein it do I have to move to the USA emidiatly or what? Do I have to go ro an embassy?
2006-12-01 08:35:40 · update #1
Stay home
2006-12-01 07:24:22 · answer #1 · answered by Toddzilla SoCal 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Sorry about the rude answers. I think the general advice from some of the posters is correct: you should contact the U.S. embassy or consulate in your country of origin and/or inspect their website. Additionally, if you do actually win the lottery, you will surely get detailed instructions on the length of its validity and when you'd have to relocate.
That said, I have a Ukrainian friend who won the lottery. Although he was already here on a student visa when he did, I seem to recall him talking about similarly placed Ukrainians and he said that the process was slow going and not a "Pack your bags, you're on the next plane out" sort of thing. Just be aware that the U.S. imposes length of residency requirements once you're here. That means that you won't be able to travel back home for long periods of time - 5 years? - and that is almost unanimously thought to be extremely hard, especially when people have family in the old country.
In any case, good luck. And don't be discouraged by the nativist feeling that shows through a bit on the board.
2006-12-08 16:03:00 · answer #2 · answered by Nathan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you absolutely sure you have a Green Card? Or are you just on the list? They select more than 50,000 names but only give out 50,000 visas. They select more than they need because some people turn them down.
If you have a visa to enter the USA, settle your affairs in your home country, pack your bags and come on in! That's what the visa is for. Once you are here, you will have to adjust your status and get a work permit, as well as a social security number. If you can afford it, an immigration attorney is a good idea, especially for the work permit. You will want to be able to work as soon as possible.
Edit: If you win, you will need to go to your nearest US Embassy. They will write to you and tell you what to bring.
Good luck.
2006-12-01 07:40:54 · answer #3 · answered by skip 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you should ask the immigration service. Since it is a permanent residency I would assume you could get it and wait a year. Generally permanent residents can leave for up to a year and keep their permenant residency. If you actually win, and they contact you, you can ask.
Good luck!
2006-12-01 11:52:10 · answer #4 · answered by DAR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how did you win a greencard? and if you were looking for a greencard wouldnt you want to move righ then and there! something sounds sketchy here!
2006-12-01 07:27:19 · answer #5 · answered by noel22f 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You must use it after a cetain time or it will become invalid. Not an expert though. Hope someone will be clearer
2006-12-01 07:25:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I suggest to get a job and work on your education if applicable, Good luck.
2006-12-01 07:27:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go down to Mexico, wave it over your head, and yell , look what I got. ---------, but first stop by glenns house and have a few beers.
2006-12-01 07:32:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-12-01 07:28:49 · answer #9 · answered by lunasage 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YOU HAVE TO BURN THE CARD, SCREAM AT THE TOPS OF YOUR LUNGS AMERICA IS GREAT 3 TIMES AND YOU WILL MAGICALLY APPEAR IN AMERICA. TRY AND LET US KNOW WHEN YOU GET HERE.
2006-12-01 07:28:51 · answer #10 · answered by strike_eagle29 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋