US Greencard Through Diversity Lotto

augusta24

Am I right in thinking there's a second chance at this lotto at some stage? Does anyone know when this is?

BuffyBot

More entries *may* be drawn in October, if I recall the website correctly

emeraldstar

BuffyBot wrote: »

More entries *may* be drawn in October, if I recall the website correctly

They also said that was a possibility last year and it never happened, so don't hold your breath.

scobysnacks

emeraldstar wrote: »

They also said that was a possibility last year and it never happened, so don't hold your breath.

What a shame. I had no luck again this year and it's my tenth time applying. My sister and a friend both got it the first time applying and never bothered to use it. Such a waste.

oB1

I am hearing, due to the possible new immigration bill due to be passed, that there might not be a lottery this term? - i hope thats not the case

MarkJD

Any confimrations on this? The H1-B work visa is already full and not re-opening until the end of October 2014 if you are lucky enough to get one!

silja

My understanding is that this year will definitely go ahead, but it may be the last one.

cena

MarkJD wrote: »

Any confimrations on this? The H1-B work visa is already full and not re-opening until the end of October 2014 if you are lucky enough to get one!

Fitzpatrick hotel in nyc told me they had no work visas left for the year

MarkJD

They wouldnt i dont think. The H1-B visas at least are all gone until October 2014!

BuffyBot

For those who don't know, the 2015 lottery has opened.

https://www.dvlottery.state.gov/

hdowney

Whhooot time to enter again and hopefully this year be successful

FGR

Ninth year applying. This will be fun :-)

goo goo doll

Hi all.

Is anybody aware of a good photo place down in the Laois/Carlow/Kilkenny region that can do the photos for the visa?

It would be so much easier than making the trip to Dublin.

Obviously they have to be spot on or its all a waste!

Thank you :-)

iDann

Is it next November when you find out? and how long do you have to activate the visa after you receive it?

PrettyBoy

goo goo doll wrote: »

Hi all.

Is anybody aware of a good photo place down in the Laois/Carlow/Kilkenny region that can do the photos for the visa?

It would be so much easier than making the trip to Dublin.

Obviously they have to be spot on or its all a waste!

Thank you :-)

Is it not just standard passport pictures needed? Or is there a particular place in Dublin that does them?

DaisyD2

PrettyBoy wrote: »

Is it not just standard passport pictures needed? Or is there a particular place in Dublin that does them?

Its not a standard passport photo & I'm finding it a bloody curse tbh I can't get past the bloody photo validator to make this years application! Can't ever remember having this much trouble or even having to put in photo. My passport & driving livence are both new this year & scsnning photos didn't work, tried old ones, new ones, my work electronic id photo, going to try specialist camera shop & bring the specific dimension requirement with me

Minevah

iDann wrote: »

Is it next November when you find out? and how long do you have to activate the visa after you receive it?

Results are out around May if I remember correctly...

PrettyBoy

DaisyD2 wrote: »

Its not a standard passport photo & I'm finding it a bloody curse tbh I can't get past the bloody photo validator to make this years application! Can't ever remember having this much trouble or even having to put in photo. My passport & driving livence are both new this year & scsnning photos didn't work, tried old ones, new ones, my work electronic id photo, going to try specialist camera shop & bring the specific dimension requirement with me

Didn't realise it was so much hassle..if you do manage to find a place that can do the pictures can you please post it in this thread?

DaisyD2

PrettyBoy wrote: »

Didn't realise it was so much hassle..if you do manage to find a place that can do the pictures can you please post it in this thread?

It could be just me or the software I'm using! has to be square, unpixelated, 70% face (?!) neutral head & shoulder shot unlike our full face passport pix. I posted wondering if anyone else is having problems.

Tazzer

PrettyBoy wrote: »

Didn't realise it was so much hassle..if you do manage to find a place that can do the pictures can you please post it in this thread?

I got mine done last year in the camera centre in The Square (think around €15), jsut tell them you need photos for Greencard Application.

http://www.camera.ie/locations

athtrasna

I got mine done last year in the camera shop on Grafton Street (St. Stephen's Green end, same side as Disney shop), cost about €20.

Is there anything to stop me sending the same pic this year?

emeraldstar

athtrasna wrote: »

Is there anything to stop me sending the same pic this year?

They usually say the picture must have been taken within the previous six months (or perhaps it's twelve - can't remember off the top of my head but they do specify a timeframe, and it's definitely less than a year). So if you've previously submitted it perhaps they are able to register that it's a re-use. But I don't know!

Minevah

athtrasna wrote: »

I got mine done last year in the camera shop on Grafton Street (St. Stephen's Green end, same side as Disney shop), cost about €20.

Is there anything to stop me sending the same pic this year?

I sent the same picture again with my application this year. Hopefully it's ok!

MarkJD

Was going to give it a go taking my own photo this evening is it really a lot of trouble? Will be using a a Canon DSLR. Might just go to the square if it is eaier.

JohnMearsheimer

DaisyD2 wrote: »

Its not a standard passport photo & I'm finding it a bloody curse tbh I can't get past the bloody photo validator to make this years application! Can't ever remember having this much trouble or even having to put in photo. My passport & driving livence are both new this year & scsnning photos didn't work, tried old ones, new ones, my work electronic id photo, going to try specialist camera shop & bring the specific dimension requirement with me

Just sling a white sheet up over a door and just have someone take the photo from where your arms and shoulders meet and up. That's what I do every year anyway. No need to pay someone 10 or 15 quid.

Monkey09

Does anyone know when the closing date is?

I'd like to enter, so I don't want to miss the deadline!

Tazzer

Monkey09 wrote: »

Does anyone know when the closing date is?

I'd like to enter, so I don't want to miss the deadline!

12:00PM EDT (GMT -4) on November 2, 2013.

BuffyBot

From the first page of the site

Our State Department Web site for the 2015 Diversity Visa program (DV-2015) is now open. The entry submission period for DV-2015 is from 12:00PM EDT (GMT -4) on October 1, 2013 to 12:00PM EDT (GMT -4) on November 2, 2013. The entry form will only be available for submission during this period and this period only. Entries will NOT be accepted through the U.S. Postal Service. After reading the instructions, scroll down and click on “Begin Entry” to enter the DV Lottery.

emeraldstar

Monkey09 wrote: »

Does anyone know when the closing date is?

I'd like to enter, so I don't want to miss the deadline!

https://www.dvlottery.state.gov/

DaisyD2

JohnMearsheimer wrote: »

Just sling a white sheet up over a door and just have someone take the photo from where your arms and shoulders meet and up. That's what I do every year anyway. No need to pay someone 10 or 15 quid.

Missed this, thanks for reply. I called to camera shop with specs & walked out with a disk for €8 that worked first time - it was my software caused me problems..... Ok maybe Me just a little too