Don’t be fooled by scams when applying for a U.S. diversity visa
Mark Trainer
New American citizen Salve Reed, right, gets a congratulatory hug from friend Ana Katz after a naturalization ceremony. (AP Images)
October 1 marks the opening of registration for the Diversity Visa (DV) Program, which annually awards up to 55,000 U.S. immigrant visas to people from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the United States. For many, winning an immigrant visa to the United States can be a dream come true. But if you’re applying, don’t let scammers turn your experience into a nighmare. The State Department’s Office of Visa Services warns that scam emails about the diversity visa lottery are on the rise.
You can only register for the 2016 Diversity Visa Program using the offical website. But remember, registration closes at noon, Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5) on Monday, November 3, 2014. A random lottery will then be used to select the applicants who may continue the application process.
If you are planning to register for a diversity visa, avoid the scams by remembering these tips:
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https://share.america.gov/recognize-dv-visa-scam/
You can only register for the 2016 Diversity Visa Program using the offical website. But remember, registration closes at noon, Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5) on Monday, November 3, 2014. A random lottery will then be used to select the applicants who may continue the application process.
If you are planning to register for a diversity visa, avoid the scams by remembering these tips:
For the rest of the article visit:
https://share.america.gov/recognize-dv-visa-scam/
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