General prohibitions
As you can see, there are no age restrictions for participation in the lottery. Yesterday's schoolboy can also participate, and old age pensioner. There are also no requirements for proficiency in English. So that, actually, the main problem is not in the rules. The rules are very simple and almost everyone follows them..
But in addition to observing the rules of the lottery, it is also required not to fall under the restrictions, established for all potential American immigrants. In the cases listed below, if you win, you will have to prepare additional documents, or there may be a temporary or permanent US travel ban, or to receive a "green card" after winning, you will need a petition for leniency (waiver).
Medical contraindications:
- Having a socially dangerous disease or socially dangerous mental disorder;
- Use of narcotic or psychotropic substances;
- Lack of necessary vaccinations;
- The risk of being in the care of the state due to an extremely serious illness (public charge);
Problems with the law and visa laws:
- Intentional socially dangerous crimes (crime involving moral turpitude);
- Previous deportations or illegal stay in the United States over 180 days;
- Visa fraud (fictitious marriage or provision of false documents);
- Staying in the United States with a J-1 visa, if the 2YHR requirement is set and has not yet been met for it - two-year home residence requirement (this does not apply to the student Work program & Travel);
As practice shows, it is these restrictions that most often prevent you from obtaining an immigrant visa. If you assume, that there may be problems in your situation, ask a question in the section "Questions and Answers".
