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55,000 US immigrant visas are available under the Green Card Lottery. You only have a few more weeks to apply. The entry period ends at 12 pm Eastern Time on 5 November. Selection is made randomly by computer under the Green Card Lottery. If you are one of the lucky winners this is a relatively easy way of gaining immigration the US.
Please note that if you were born in one of the following Countries you are NOT eligible to apply this year:
Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China (mainland-born), Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, South Korea, United Kingdom (Except Northern Ireland) and its Dependent Territories, and Vietnam.
If you wish to apply for the green card lottery, you can apply free of charge at the US Department of State website. Workpermit.com can also help you with your application. Please see our Green Card Lottery page for more information.