Hi world.
It has been a long time since I’ve written an update for this site. I’ve got a few things to post (like I really should update my About Me to reflect my various Chicago activities). In the meantime, let me link to the website of someone who does actually put fingers to keyboard: I present Andrew Allen’s excellent and comprehensive article How to Win the Green Card Lottery.
Both Andrew and I come from Auckland, and we were both selected in the 2014 intake of Diversity Visa Lottery winners – in fact our consular interviews were just one day apart. We were connected by mutual theatre friends, and we ended up on the same variety show bill before we emigrated. Andrew now lives in New York City, where he quickly found work as a theatre publicist. I now live in Chicago, where my rent is three times smaller.
So if you were wondering how I won the Green Card lottery, here’s the answer:
– Actually entering. (Entries are open now until November 3!)
– A lot of luck.
– Being meticulous with paperwork.
Go read Andrew’s guide (and my comments at the end) for a full run-down.
Peace!
Hello Robbie,
I’m glad to read that your entry became a way of life. I read Andrew’s and emailed him about New York City.
I hope my sister and I will end up respectively in LA and NYC after our entries in 2019.
Wish you happiness and peace.
FMD