Explains the steps and procedures necessary for an individual to navigate the U.S. immigration system. The author provides information of the process for obtaining visas, permanent residency or citizenship. Also included are examples of common immigration forms for the individual and for families, as well as a list of the most important websites for immigration issues
The congressionally mandated Diversity Immigrant Visa Program makes available up to 55,000 diversity visas (DVs) annually, drawn from random selection among all entries to persons who meet strict eligibility requirements from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States.