I have a story about this program: in 2008, I took over a small seasonal business on the east coast. A coworker turned employee applied for this green card lottery and was approved. Previously, he had been spending 6 months here on a work visa and then returning to the Czech Republic for the rest of the year. After winning this lottery, he was able to stay in the US year round, eventually starting his own small business. As far as I know he still runs that business during the summers and spends 3-4 months back home during the off season. I share this story to remind myself and others that although these programs are misused by some people, there are others who play by the rules and become productive US citizens. We should definitely want to encourage positive immigration practices while eliminating the Open Door Policy of the progressive left.
I have a story about this program: in 2008, I took over a small seasonal business on the east coast. A coworker turned employee applied for this green card lottery and was approved. Previously, he had been spending 6 months here on a work visa and then returning to the Czech Republic for the rest of the year. After winning this lottery, he was able to stay in the US year round, eventually starting his own small business. As far as I know he still runs that business during the summers and spends 3-4 months back home during the off season. I share this story to remind myself and others that although these programs are misused by some people, there are others who play by the rules and become productive US citizens. We should definitely want to encourage positive immigration practices while eliminating the Open Door Policy of the progressive left.