Information session to help Caribbean Nationals applying for upcoming Immigration Lottery
LAUDERDALE LAKES – Registration is under way for the 2008 Immigration Diversity Lottery program, which expires at noon EST on December 3, 2006.
In order to assist Caribbean Nationals in South Florida wishing to apply, the Belize Association of Florida and the Caribbean Bar Association are sponsoring an information session on Sunday, November 19 at 2:00 pm.
The lottery offers people from certain countries a chance to be selected for Lawful Permanent Residence in the United States, provided they meet the eligibility requirements.
Nationals of the following countries may apply: Antigua & Barbuda; Barbados; Belize; Cuba; Dominica; Grenada; Guyana; St. Kitts & Nevis; St. Lucia; St. Vincent & the Grenadines; Suriname; & Trinidad & Tobago.
REQUIREMENTS
The principal applicant must have a high school diploma or its equivalent or meet certain work experience requirements. There can only be one registration per person, such registration must be done on-line, and a digital photo must be submitted with the application. Caribbean Nationals in the U.S. who wish to apply and who are NOT currently in lawful immigration status may benefit from the program if they qualify for adjustment of status and are admissible.
The information session on Sunday, November 19, 2006 at 2:00 pm will be held at the The Episcopal Church of the Atonement, 4401 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Lauderdale Lakes,
(Between State Road 7 & Turnpike).
The information session will be free of charge and will be conducted by Attorney Georgia Brown Gillett.
To RSVP your attendance, call (954) 822-1330 as soon as possible. If you are unable to attend the session, you may call Attorney Gillett for a free consultation at (954) 822-1330, Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.
