I win grren card lottery I m out of status right now what to do to get a green card

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   Elizabeth SurinPro

   Philadelphia Immigration Attorney

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   Answered May 04, 2012 07:57. If you are out of status, you are not eligible for the green card even though your name was selected in the lottery for application.

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   Rehim Babaoglu

   Memphis Immigration Attorney

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   Answered May 04, 2012 08:23. If you've been out of status for less than six (6) months you may be able to return to your home country and visa process at the U.S. consulate. If over 6 months, you'd be barred and denied.

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   Gen Kimura

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   Answered May 04, 2012 08:03. I agree with my colleague.

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   Grzegorz Michalak

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   Answered May 04, 2012 08:22. You do not qualify if you are out of status.

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