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Can I include my partner on my DV-Lottery application if we are not legally married?

According to USAFIS, you may only include yourself, your legally married spouse (opposite sex or same sex) and all unmarried children under 21 (if relevant) on your DV-Lottery application; a “common law” partner who you are not legally married to may NOT be included on your DV-Lottery application.

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Requirements for Birth and Marriage Certificates During Your Consular Visit

Birth Certificate Requirements When you apply for your U.S. visa, you will need to present the original birth certificates for yourself and each family member who is applying for their visas. These birth certificates should be issued in the country of birth by the official custodian of birth records. The certificates must show the date

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What Happens Once You Win the Green Card Lottery

After you win the Green Card Lottery, if you are not looking for cancelling a Green Card application of course, it’s time to proceed to the next step, which is the interview with a U.S. consul. This important meeting will be held at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. According to USAFIS, “Your meeting with the U.S.

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