Legal Question in Immigration Law in Virginia

Hello,

I would like to apply for American green card lottery.

I found many web sites which are offering this!

But i thought that this is only approved by American government, and that there is only one legal and authorized site, run by American government.

Other sites are asking me for a money if i would like to participate in lottery.

My question is: Are those sites also legal and approved and authorized or they are scams and i shouldn't pay?

And if some of them are legal, on which ones should i apply , if you are familiar with it?


Asked on 8/25/13, 9:03 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Marlene Hemmings Marlene Hemmings, Attorney at Law

You can only apply for the Diversity Visa Lottery through the U.S. Department of State website. However, some attorneys will charge a small fee to prepare the online application on your behalf. Never use a "notario", legal service, paralegal, etc. if you need someone to assist you. Only use a licensed immigration attorney in the United States & don't pay more than $50 for assistance.

Applications for the 2015 Diversity Visa Program begin in October 2014. See www.travel.state.gov for more details.

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Answered on 8/25/13, 12:57 pm


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