Congratulations Husain
Hope you will recievd the email real soon
DV 2021 ALL SELECTEES
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Hope you will recievd the email real soon
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
Can you be more clear about what you mean - do you mean older selectees (and if so, how old?), or are you talking about derivatives who might turn 21?
That's mildly interesting. Just why would you need to move from Canada, any personal reasons or other?
I’m also living in Canada (citizen) and considering to move to US. It’s not that it would be a huge disappointment if this wouldn’t happen but it seems that in US the housing market is way more cheaper (with some exceptions), taxes may be lower (some states may have lower taxes than what we pay over here). Also, job market is much more bigger with lots of opportunities to improve the income. The number one reason that I would consider for entering the lottery would be the weather. We can’t get used to the Canadian winter which is very long and depressing specifically for those with small kids. The weather is US is warmer. There are lots of benefits in Canada (crime rate, nice people, “free” healthcare, beautiful summers). If we will get our visas we will try to see if we can get a comparable paying jobs in US. If so and there is a cheaper house to buy than the one we currently own - this is no brainer in terms of improving our quality of life.
We were very lucky where both of us were selectee after entering for the very first time which is un heard of. My husband is selected from EU with a reasonable case number 21xxx while my Asian case number seems to be borderline with less chances (29xxx).
tinoproductions
Member
Very similar situation here, apart from the weather. Living in Australia, but the cost of living, and especially housing, is beyond comprehension.
It's a wonderful country, if you already own a home, but joining as an immigrant, it' nearly impossible to break into the housing market whilst you have a family and only 1 of you is working.
With a green card it would make finding work in US easier for sure. Doesn't help that it was so badly affected by COVID, but hopefully finance/tech sector is still holding up.
Sherloc_buwa
New Member
Hi,
My name as per my birth certificate and the passport is,
"James Hans Flit Roy"
and "James" is my surname. But in my A/L result sheet, my name has been printed as,
"Hans Flit Roy".
I checked with the examination department and they say it's too old and they can't change it. Will that be an issue? Can I use an affidavit to resolve this matter?
Thank You.
My name as per my birth certificate and the passport is,
"James Hans Flit Roy"
and "James" is my surname. But in my A/L result sheet, my name has been printed as,
"Hans Flit Roy".
I checked with the examination department and they say it's too old and they can't change it. Will that be an issue? Can I use an affidavit to resolve this matter?
Thank You.
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
Doesn’t matter, as long as it’s reasonably obvious it’s yours, which it sounds like it should be.
I mean selectees above 50 years old. I'm at 49 and I'm scaring about the reaction of my kids (14, 11 and 10 years old) once in US. Is it easy to integrate for kids ?.
Also, what about the job access ?. I'm an aeronautical engineer with almost 20 years old experience and I want to evaluate my chances to find a job. I want to share experience with those yet in the US and were in this situation. May be this post should not be posted in this thread. If so, would you please redirect me ?. Thank you...
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Aidyn
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I'm mid/late 40s and moved over about 16 months ago. My kids are adults and stayed back in Australia where they have their lives established. I got a job (IT Management) in about 6 weeks and I'm still there. I was lucky that my boyfriend is American, so I had a home to come to.
I think kids are adaptable to situations, especially if they look at it as an adventure and embrace the experience.
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
The kids will have it much easier than you to integrate, they will have a ready made routine, friends etc when they start school. People always worry about the kids but honestly the kids settle in way quicker than the parents usually !!
i can’t imagine it will be difficult for an engineer to find a job in any field, bear in mind you will probably not start at the same level of seniority you are currently enjoying. The US is massive so the start point for you should be to find out if there are any regions that are more likely to have jobs in your field than others. You are unlikely (not impossible but unlikely) to find a job before you move, so you will probably have to take a leap of faith moving though. If you have any contacts in your field in the US, use them for information.
fyi we were a little past mid 40s with a 6 and 13 year old at the time we moved.
Hey guys, I have a question on public charge.
My fiancée (we'll get married in October) has been selected for DV2021 (EU13xxx).
We are just graduating from our master's degrees here in Italy and we are keen on starting a new life in the US.
Main problem: we do NOT know ANYONE in the USA and, thus, we are surely not able to get an I-134.
With a little bit of help from our parents and some money that we will save, we will have around €35-40k ($45k) of savings to present as evidence during the interview.
Furthermore, I'm currently working here in Italy for a US-based firm, that probably will be on board with me transferring to one of their offices in the US once I get the green card. (They usually are ok with office transfers, as long as they don't have to go through visa sponsorship etc.)
Will our savings be enough to prevent any public charge objection?
I understand is subjective, but if you have heard of similar cases please share your experience, as it would be invaluable to us!
(I could try to ask to my employer if they'de be willing to sign me a letter that testifies that they would hire me in the USA once/if I get a green card. Nonetheless, I'd prefer to not go down this road, since I'm a new employee - and the "definitive" transfer won't happen for at least 1 year, probably 2)
My fiancée (we'll get married in October) has been selected for DV2021 (EU13xxx).
We are just graduating from our master's degrees here in Italy and we are keen on starting a new life in the US.
Main problem: we do NOT know ANYONE in the USA and, thus, we are surely not able to get an I-134.
With a little bit of help from our parents and some money that we will save, we will have around €35-40k ($45k) of savings to present as evidence during the interview.
Furthermore, I'm currently working here in Italy for a US-based firm, that probably will be on board with me transferring to one of their offices in the US once I get the green card. (They usually are ok with office transfers, as long as they don't have to go through visa sponsorship etc.)
Will our savings be enough to prevent any public charge objection?
I understand is subjective, but if you have heard of similar cases please share your experience, as it would be invaluable to us!
(I could try to ask to my employer if they'de be willing to sign me a letter that testifies that they would hire me in the USA once/if I get a green card. Nonetheless, I'd prefer to not go down this road, since I'm a new employee - and the "definitive" transfer won't happen for at least 1 year, probably 2)
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
Young educated people especially with some work history are generally not a concern from a public charge perspective. Your education and prospects will be more important than your savings imo, though of course they will help.
That's great news! Hopefully, the interviewer will see it this way too.
dv2020applicant_19
New Member
Hello everyone,
I am a recent dentistry graduate in Egypt, are my answers to those questions correct?
1- Do you seek to enter the United States for the purpose of performing skilled or unskilled labor but have not yet been certified by the Secretary of Labor?
Current answer: No
2- Are you a graduate of a foreign medical school seeking to perform medical services in the United States but have not yet passed the National Board of Medical Examiners examination or its equivalent?
Current answer: Yes
Explanation: I will obtain all necessary qualifications before practicing in the United States
3- Are you a health care worker seeking to perform such work in the United States but have not yet received certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools or from an equivalent approved independent credentialing organization?
Current answer: No
I am a recent dentistry graduate in Egypt, are my answers to those questions correct?
1- Do you seek to enter the United States for the purpose of performing skilled or unskilled labor but have not yet been certified by the Secretary of Labor?
Current answer: No
2- Are you a graduate of a foreign medical school seeking to perform medical services in the United States but have not yet passed the National Board of Medical Examiners examination or its equivalent?
Current answer: Yes
Explanation: I will obtain all necessary qualifications before practicing in the United States
3- Are you a health care worker seeking to perform such work in the United States but have not yet received certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools or from an equivalent approved independent credentialing organization?
Current answer: No
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
All fine
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Second Susie’s above ^^^ response.
dv2020applicant_19
New Member
Thank you so much!
I have another question i'm a bit concerned about regarding previous addresses. I do not know the exact addresses of many of my previous addresses (also unsure of the exact dates), is it okay to write in an approximate location? (for example, the building number or apartment may be incorrect and the dates somewhat inaccurate by 3/4 months)
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Yes and Yes.
Sherloc_buwa
New Member
Thanks @SusieQQQ