Countries accepting immigrantsChoosing where to Immigrate - United States of AmericaPlease use these links for information on Canada - Australia
Immigrating to the United States of America. Probably the most sought after country as people think this is where the money and opportunities are. Direct immigration to USA for independent categories is a dream only. For family class applicants sponsored by relatives the wait can even be as much as ten years. The immigrant visa for United States of America is called the 'Green Card' and it entitles the holders to similar benefits as its citizens other than voting rights.
The United States has a Diversity Visa program which is referred commonly as the Green Card Lottery. Applications are accepted online from citizens of countries that have low rates of immigration to the United States. The winners are selected randomly by computer. A maximum of 55,000 visas are offered in the program every year.
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As Individuals are not allowed to apply for their own H1B visa. It is necessary for H1B visa seekers to first find a job with an employer in the US, who will then sponsor the applicant for an H1B visa. There are several firms that advertise on the internet and specialize in helping applicants complete this procedure after applicants have found jobs and employers willing to sponsor them. In some cases employers may pay the fee of these consultants once they hire an employee. |
United States Visa Lottery - 2011Each year, the Diversity Lottery (DV) Program makes 55,000 immigrant visas available through a lottery to people who come from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States.The deadline for submitting applications for
2010 has passed. Deadline for 2011 Lottery is Nov 30, 2009. Each year, the Diversity Lottery (DV) Program makes 55,000 immigrant visas available through a lottery to people who come from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States.
India is not one of the countries eligible for the 2009 or
2010 Diversity Visa Lottery.
Indian professionals wanting to work in the United States the fastest route perhaps from India is to get a job offer and qualify for an H1B Visa. The H1B Visa is the primary USA work visa that is issued to allow skilled professionals to work and live in the USA. Countries for the DV 2011. (Visa Lottery for 2011)Deadline for 2011 Lottery is Nov 30, 2009. The list of the countries which are eligible for the Visa Lottery program for DV 2011 has not yet been announced by the United States State Department. Once it becomes available it will be posted here. |
