Introduction

One of the most pursued options all over the world to fulfill one's dream of living and working in the United States of America is through the Diversity Visa, or DV, Lottery Program. In Nepal, where the trend of migration to the U.S. is very popular, DV Lottery appears as a special way out toward permanent residency in the United States. This article will help in knowing how to apply to the DV Lottery from Nepal, what happens after winning, and the type of jobs you can look forward to applying as a green card holder.

Understanding the Diversity Visa Lottery Program

It is also called the Green Card Lottery, a scheme established by the U.S. Congress in 1990 under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Through this program, visas are granted to people coming from those countries that have had the lowest rates of immigration to the United States in prior years to diversify the immigrant population entering the United States. The DV Lottery makes up to 55,000 immigrant visas available each year, and Nepal always features among those selected.

How to Apply for the DV Lottery from Nepal

Eligibility Check Before one was actually able to apply for the DV Lottery, there was the need to ensure that one had the basic qualification. An applicant must be a native of an eligible country; Nepal features on the list of qualifying countries. Additionally, you shall have completed high school education or its equivalent; or within the past five years, you shall have two years of work experience in an occupation requiring at least a two-year training or experience.

Online Application Submission

It is free, and the application must be done online through the official website of the U.S. Department of State's DV Lottery. The usually accepted registration period opens during October and goes to early November. In this time, an applicant must fill out the Electronic Diversity Visa Entry Form-DS 5501-and submit a passport-style digital photo conforming to the requirements of a U.S. visa photo.

Everything should be correctly filled in; even minor errors lead to the rejection of one's application. After filling out the forms, the applicants are given a confirmation number for checking the results later on.

Wait for the Results The normal time for releasing the results is in May of the following year. To check an applicant's status, one has to visit the official DV Lottery website using his or her confirmation number. The selected candidates may follow up with the visa application process.

What Happens After Winning the DV Lottery?

1. Filling out the Visa Application Winning the DV Lottery is just the beginning. Once selected, the applicant has to fill out a DS-260 form, which is actually an immigrant visa application. This has to be filled out with your personal information in detail and must be submitted online.

2. Visa Interview Preparation Once the DS-260 form is submitted, an interview will be scheduled at the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu. This would serve as one of the most important steps, whereby you would be asked to present a few documents such as:

• Passport
• Birth certificate
• Educational certificates
• Police clearance certificate
• Medical examination result (done by an authorized physician)

 The U.S. consular officer may have a few questions regarding your background, education, and reasons for migrating to the U.S. If everything goes right, then your visa will be approved, and you will get the right to move to the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident.

3. Move to the United States Now that you have your immigrant visa, you can finally go ahead with relocation plans to the U.S. You would be issued a green card upon arrival, which grants you permanent residence status. Your green card would serve as a means to live in the United States and the right to work and study there.

Among the major benefits of getting a green card through the DV Lottery is that you are able to be employed in virtually every job in the United States. Unlike temporary work visa holders or those on student visas, green card holders are not restricted to particular jobs. 

Here are some common jobs for new immigrants

Service Sector Jobs/Retail 

Many immigrants enter their working lives through retail. Department store, supermarket, and online retail jobs-for example, at Amazon-provide stable incomes to many, particularly newcomers in the U.S. workforce.

Food Service Industry

Restaurants and the food service industry offer many types of jobs, from kitchen help to table waiting. It is an industry always looking for workers, and hours can be flexible-a plus for those getting their lives together in a new country.

Warehousing and Manufacturing

Also, immigrants said they were in high demand in work in logistics, manufacturing, and warehousing. Warehouse work-including Amazon fulfillment centers-or jobs in manufacturing may offer competitive pay, while many companies extend health insurance and other benefits in addition to salary.

Healthcare Support

Healthcare Support Due to the growing demand in the U.S. for healthcare professional, job titles such as nursing assistants, caregivers, and medical technicians are very open. Some of these jobs require post-secondary certification or training; however, they are real options in career jobs.

Driving Jobs

Driving Jobs Most new immigrants take up employment as drivers by the ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft or as a driver for food delivery services. All these jobs provide flexible working hours and require only a driver's license as minimum qualification.

Career Advancement Opportunities

Any qualification or work experience that you have in areas like engineering, IT, health care, and education can be practiced in the U.S. Many professions require certification or requalification in the States, but generally speaking, the green card entitles you to work in any sector.

Additionally, green card holders are able to pursue higher education in the U.S. These can open further avenues for better paid and more specialized jobs over a period of time. Being a permanent resident opens more avenues for increasing job prospects and financial opportunities through business ownership or property investment. Such opportunities bring more stable, long-term growth and financial security.

Conclusion

The DV Lottery Program is a gateway to a new beginning for many Nepalese migrants in the United States. It involves a very tedious attention and documentation process upon application, but the reward is permanent residency in the U.S., with the freedom to live and work in probably one of the most dynamic countries in the world. Your winning the lottery would be the start, then your journey toward a successful life opens up in the U.S., with new career opportunities and personal growth.