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    DV related analysis sources - useful links - gathered in one place

    I know this sounds stupid, but having the link to the official dv lottery site could help a lot of people avoid the scam sites, especially at this moment when the lottery is open. **Official U.S. Government Website** https://www.dvlottery.state.gov/ ************************************ I...
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    How do they know you left the country?

    Usken, this thread is 12 years old, a lot of things have changed since then. Today they log everything, and everybody (even U.S. citizens) are required to have a passport when entering the country.
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    DV 2014 AOS Only

    My IO didn't take my I-94 either, it doesn't mean anything. After I got my GC I removed it from my passport and kept it with my other immigration-related documents. As a GC holder I no longer need to surrender the I-94 whenever I leave the country.
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    DV 2014 AOS Only

    Unlike F-1 where you have to show a specific amount of money (tuition + living cost), there's no specific amount for DV selectees. That 20K in the bank is very likely to be enough if you both have undergraduate degrees, and your pursuing a master's is even better. You see, they're trying to make...
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    DV 2014 AOS Only

    1. Since you're an F-1, in order to get your I-20 you had to show that you have enough money to fund you and your husband here, right? That bank statement should work for this purpose. If you want to add I-134 to it, you need to cover both you and your husband, because you both are getting the...
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    Deported

    If you're convicted of an aggravated felony, you are basically 'inadmissible' forever. However, you can apply for a waiver, and if it's granted then you have a chance to get a visa. Note that the waiver simply allows you to get the visa, it doesn't give you the visa itself, let alone your green...
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    DV 2014 AOS Only

    That's good. Sometimes I wonder whether you read the forum. You bought a ticket before you looked for an immigration lawyer? Good luck.
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    How to File Tax While I Gave Up F1 and Am Now An Asylum Applicant?

    You won't get into any trouble filing your tax as a resident, the downside is that you could be paying more tax than when you file as non resident. Non residents from certain countries have tax reciprocity agreement with USA, so if you're from one of those countries and file NR, you might not...
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    Maintaining Greencard

    I've heard of people who maintained their GC for years by visiting US once a year. However, I have also heard of people who lost their GC after doing that too many times. In any case as a GC holder you must file US taxes.
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    Dv visa interview - 2014as0002xxx

    This is sad, and unfortunately it's not just Srilanka. Asians in general are known for this "crab mentality", like a bunch of crabs in an open bucket pulling each other down so not one escapes.
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    DV 2014 AOS Only

    Also, the cost of OPT pales in comparison to lawyer fees, especially when the lawyer has to file a mandamus suit due to the time-sensitive nature of DV. We're talking $5K minimum here.
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    gc lottery is a scam

    Yeah. This isn't an attempt at objective discussion, that's for sure. I think he got rejected, and since misery loves company, he wants more people in his shoes.
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    gc lottery is a scam

    Yeah. This isn't an attempt at objective discussion, that's for sure. I think he got rejected, and since misery loves company, he wants more people in his shoes.
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    DV 2014 AOS Only

    You filed for AOS in November or before, so it was well before your graduation. OPT shouldn't matter because as soon as you filed your AOS you have pending status. You need to fight this case with the help of a competent immigration lawyer.
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    gc lottery is a scam

    People from my country are routinely denied tourist visas even when they have never heard of DV lottery before. If your circumstances are suspect, having a DV entry could be a nail in the coffin of your tourist visa application. But if you're solid, DV entry alone is not going to prevent them...
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