What should I do after winning DV lottery?

If you’re in the United States in a temporary immigration status (technically known as “non-immigrant status”) when you win the Diversity Visa lottery, you’ll apply for a green card through United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) by filing Form I-485.

What is high school degree in DV Lottery?

A high school diploma for purposes of the DV lottery is proof that the applicant successfully completed a course of elementary and secondary education that is equivalent to the 12-year course of study in the United States.

What happens if I missed my green card interview?

If you miss the green card interview, your case will be denied. However, if you need to reschedule your green card interview or if you have missed your green card interview, USCIS allows a solution to correct the problem. This article addresses USCIS’s guidance.

Can I use my green card to apply for a job?

You can use your Green Card to: Prove employment eligibility in the United States when completing the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Apply for a Social Security Card and a state issued driver’s license. A Green Card is valid for readmission to the United States after a trip abroad if you do not leave for longer than 1 year.

What should I do after I receive my green card?

This page gives you a brief summary of the top actions you may need to do after receiving your Green Card. If you are a conditional permanent resident, you cannot renew your two-year Green Card. Instead, you must file a petition to remove conditions 90 days before your Green Card expires, or you will lose your permanent resident status.

How do I reschedule my green card interview?

Request to Reschedule Interview: Green Card Interview. Prior to the date of the green card interview, you may either withdraw the petition or request to reschedule the interview based on good cause. USCIS’s guidance to its adjudicators indicates that in order to reschedule the interview, the adjudicator must be convinced