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increase in number of applicants I thought number of applicants for DV-2011 will be less compared to DV of previous years due to recession etc. But http://www.articlesbase.com/news-and-society-articles/increase-in-the-entries-for-dv2011-program-1588028.html , it says there has been an increase...

Hi I am also from India, so if your friend has received it , then maybe i will also receive it in a day or two. Now this information alone will make me go through sleepless nights.

Exacty. I was reading about health insurances in USA (just preparing myself incase i am accidentally selected for DV2011 :) ) and read somewhere that the premium depends on the credit score. I have understood it to be something like a ranking to decide how much trustworthy you are.

There is no reason to get personal. Bentlebee just posted his opinion. And besides Ayoblack has just asked for your opinion on opening a bank account and not on the current financial affairs. In any case , i am also of the same opinion as that of Bentlebee regarding current economic crisis. I...

I am afraid there is no shortcut for the modification. The rule says : "Application for change in date of birth/place of birth is entertained only when it is accompanied by a court order issued by a judicial officer not below the rank of first class magistrate in India. (Process for the issue...

Hi I think every one has to fill it. You can have a look at http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/travel/inspections_carriers_facilities/apis/apis_factsheet.ctt/apis_factsheet.pdf. This system of Advance Passenger Information is to prevent Terrorists from Boarding International Flights and...

You have to pay the fees in the embassy. you can pay the equivalent amount in your local currency or else you can pay in USD also.

Hi I am also from India , born in spain, taking part in DV-2011. Regarding your question 1 , i can only say that get your wife's passport corrected at the earliest. While submitting the application form your wife had signed in the part declaring that all the information given in the passport...

beginning of march???? i thought we can only know about the reult after 1st july.

Hi Sohana I am fom India , not from Bangladesh. But still a bengali. Anyway , since you are in US , can you give us a little details about the current job situation there. How much time is needed ,in an average, to find a job after arriving in US? And how much money do you suggest to have in...

i have not yet applied for my son's passport. According to the instructions , neutral face means mouth closed . But how do i convince my 8 month old son (who doesnot even know how to speak) to keep his mouth closed while i am taking his picture for DV?

Hi I have been trying to take a picture of my 8 months old son for DV-2011 I have trying it since last month.And among those uncountable photos , only one seems to be perfect , with him facing straight at the camera , looking directly,head not tilted. Both ears visible and neutral background...

I am confused. After 12 years of education (High school) , i completed 2 years of college getting a graduate degree. And then i completed 3 years of diploma in engineering. Now in my entry , what should i write as my highst qualification?

This is what everyone is thinking and no one has the answer.

Hi I have the same situation you wrote about. You can check this thread http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?t=301424

I think the announcement for DV-2010 was on September 30, 2008. So , it is very likely that the announcement for DV-2011 will be on September 30, 2009. You can see the press release on http://2001-2009.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2008/sept/110467.htm

Yes , India was in the ineligible list for DV-2010. For DV-2011.... lets see.:) And , besides , i was born in spain, so even if india is ineligible, i am eligible.:D

I am from India. And over here only the rich can manage the amount specified in the poverty guidelines. I am from middle class and i cannot manage that much amount. Practically speaking , if i had the amount specified in the poverty guidelines , i won't have even thought of entering DV-2011.

I support what masematn has said. It seems he has done quite a lot of research on public charge. I searched USCIS about public charge. And the FAQ on public charge said it all. From public_cqa.pdf : Q7: Are there public benefits that aliens can legally receive without worrying that the INS...

A very realistic and to the point post. It should have also mentioned about medical expenses which can make you broke. I am also planning for DV-2011 :)