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Age Issues?

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JESSJAMES

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I know the DV Lottery is open to people ages 18+, but how many people 18-20 or so actually get approved for a Green Card? Wouldn't the people doing the interview feel as though people those ages are more after just a short term work visa, rather than a lifelong urge to stay in the US?

I'm only 20, but I apparently look like I'm not even 15. (I get asked for ID for M15 movies when all my friends walk in fine, every time..). I've even been almost rejected once from Chuck E Cheeses (while living in Canada), cause they couldn't "let me in without my parents"...

Anyways, if I was to be selected for further processing this year, would the US embassy interviewer think because of my age that I'm not going to "stay permanently" in the US? I just haven't heard of many people in those ages going for the GC etc, most people are older with families, wanting a new life in the US..

Just a worrying thought.
 
I read on this forum once, and I suspect it was only someones opinion, that there would only be concerns if a young person applied who seemed to have a large deposit in their account (i.e. someone gave them some money and not through the ability to earn income) and there were concerns about their ability to support themselves. They will obviously want to know how you intend to support yourself (being only 20) and any other support networks you have. Did you say your have family in the US? If you do, they may be even more beneficial.

Having read all the Australian accounts it appears that in Sydney you are not asked to provide evidence of your financial position, it may be that they would if they were concerned about age, so be prepared for that.

Personally, I will be taking my bank statements just in case, as I'd hate to be asked and not have it.

I think you will be fine - there is a cut off age for a limit, and that means they will accept anyone over that age if you meet their criteria.

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Yeah I have step-family over there. I'm very close with my step-sister, except she is quite poor herself, also has her own 4 kids to support, so I don't think an affadavit from her would suffice. My step-brother I don't talk to often, like only when we're over there visiting, but he'd be in a better financial position I think, and I think he'd most likely fill it out for me too anyways. Or there's cousins and everything else haha, someone could sign the form. I know I wouldn't have the amount needed myself, I'd only have about $10-15k I think, after selling my car..

Thanks for the words though!
 
Why would an 18-20 years old not want to live permanently in the US? A person who is 18-20 years old is more likely to stay in the US permanently because he/she will definitely want to continue their education in the US and obtain a college degree here, and after obtaining a college degree from the US, they will have a higher chance of getting a professional job in their respective field and work in the US, get married, start a family, etc. Older people, on the contrary, especially whom have not obtained degrees from the US, will find it difficult to work as professionals. They mostly immigrate to the US just for the sake of their kids. For the sake of providing good education and a good future for their kids. Probably they will go back to their countries after their kids grow up and become independent. In my opinion, an 18-20 years old person is more likely to be granted an immigrant visa because the US needs young people who will come here and get educated in the US. After all, a more educated person (especially if he/she was educated in the US) will have a higher income, which means more taxes for the government.
 
I agree! That makes total sense, however I was just concerned kind of seeing as people travel while younger then return home etc. And the US is the hardest to get a work visa to, that perhaps people are using the green card as a temporary work visa, then get over it after a couple of years. Everyone I know that has been traveling or living/working overseas for a couple of years all want to stay and end up back here in Australia... but I don't.
 
JESSJAMES said:
I agree! That makes total sense, however I was just concerned kind of seeing as people travel while younger then return home etc. And the US is the hardest to get a work visa to, that perhaps people are using the green card as a temporary work visa, then get over it after a couple of years. Everyone I know that has been traveling or living/working overseas for a couple of years all want to stay and end up back here in Australia... but I don't.
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never mind all that ...but what you gonna do once you get to the US? ..I mean there is no jobs here for anyone ..not even for IT/PROGRAMMERS ...
 
PRAHA said:
never mind all that ...but what you gonna do once you get to the US? ..I mean there is no jobs here for anyone ..not even for IT/PROGRAMMERS ...
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I'll do whatever I find there, probably study a bit more too. There's barely any jobs here where I am now, been searching since Jan. I don't see how it'd be any different there, except there it's cheaper to live, and I enjoy life more there... I feel like I fit in more in North America.. I just belong.
 
JESSJAMES said:
I'll do whatever I find there, probably study a bit more too. There's barely any jobs here where I am now, been searching since Jan. I don't see how it'd be any different there, except there it's cheaper to live, and I enjoy life more there... I feel like I fit in more in North America.. I just belong.
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I have read many blogs of Aussies who feel that way, and feel completely at home once they move there. My husband is in IT, he has work there (CA), it's a matter of networking well and perservering. And Jess you already know the place from your visits and family there, which helps tremendously. There are also a lot of groups you can join (social and otherwise) that allows you to meet people very quickly, which is often a great way to find not only connections but work possibilities.

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Qewty said:
I have read many blogs of Aussies who feel that way, and feel completely at home once they move there. My husband is in IT, he has work there (CA), it's a matter of networking well and perservering. And Jess you already know the place from your visits and family there, which helps tremendously. There are also a lot of groups you can join (social and otherwise) that allows you to meet people very quickly, which is often a great way to find not only connections but work possibilities.

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Yep, that's the plan :)
 
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