Not being a charge for the US

[alex88 3]

Last point of the DV instructions states:

37. If I receive a visa through the DV program, will the U.S. government pay for my airfare to the

United States, help me find housing and employment, and/or provide healthcare or any subsidies

until I am fully settled?

No. The U.S. government will not provide any of these services to you if you receive a visa through the DV

program. If you are selected to apply for a DV, you will be required to provide evidence that you will not

become a public charge in the United States before being issued a visa. This evidence may be in the form of a

combination of your personal assets, an Affidavit of Support (Form I-134) submitted by a relative or friend

residing in the United States, an offer of employment from an employer in the United States, or other

evidence

Imagine I don't have the second nor the third, what could they take as acceptable personal assets? Money at the bank?

[alex88 3]

Also, "have you ever been issued a VIsa?" is the esta program a visa? I've been there for travel 2 times, they shouldn't had issued me an Alien Registration Number by the Department of Homeland Security right?

[Britsimon 18]

Last point of the DV instructions states:

Imagine I don't have the second nor the third, what could they take as acceptable personal assets? Money at the bank?

Yes bank statements are usually trusted (although not in some countries).

Also, "have you ever been issued a VIsa?" is the esta program a visa? I've been there for travel 2 times, they shouldn't had issued me an Alien Registration Number by the Department of Homeland Security right?

No the ESTA is an aspect of the "visa waiver program". The clue is in the name...

[alex88 3]

Thanks a lot man! Helpful as always!

[SusieQQQ 11,584]

Last point of the DV instructions states:

Imagine I don't have the second nor the third, what could they take as acceptable personal assets? Money at the bank?

Yes. If you are relatively young and qualified or otherwise seem like you will easily find work, they may not even ask for any proof, but always helps to have it.

No the ESTA is an aspect of the "visa waiver program". The clue is in the name...

Edited May 21, 2014 by SusieQQQ

[cornmayeat 2]

hi,

in addition to financial assets, will they accept real estate properties too?

[Britsimon 18]

hi,

in addition to financial assets, will they accept real estate properties too?

Real estate is useful in building the overall picture, but it is not easily converted into cash (I.e. liquid asset) so it is slightly different. However I'f you have real estate I would certainly include details in your overall asset list.

[alex88 3]

When should I redact the overall assets list? Should be something certified or?

There's nothing about that in the list of documents required as stated in http://www.travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/diversity-visa/if-you-are-selected/prepare-supporting-documents.html

Edited May 22, 2014 by alex88

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

When trying to overcome the assumption that you will be a public charge you can show assets. Usually they prefer assets located inside the US. ( Usually in the case of a US person applying for a family member ) Assets can include real estate, money in the bank, retirement accounts, items of high value provided you should be able to sell them quickly without undo harm to yourself. For a US person they allow second cars as assets but not the only car you own .

[alex88 3]

I've found a couple interesting pages regarding being a charge in the us

http://japan.usembassy.gov/e/visa/tvisa-niv-kaffidavit.html

http://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/public-charge

Edited May 22, 2014 by alex88

[zuroma999 12]

I've found a couple interesting pages regarding being a charge in the us

http://japan.usembassy.gov/e/visa/tvisa-niv-kaffidavit.html

http://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/public-charge

Thank you, those links are very helpful!

[cornmayeat 2]

we dont have to enter any of these (assets) details in ds 260 right?

[EmilyW 1,222]

we dont have to enter any of these (assets) details in ds 260 right?

No. There is just the question about whether you intend to become a public charge.