Why Should You Keep Your U.S. Green Card Lottery Case Information Confidential?
We, as Iranians, often like to share news quickly, but in doing so, we might encounter different types of people:
- a) Friends who are genuinely happy for us and wish us success.
- b) Fake friends who feel jealous but don’t necessarily have bad intentions. However, if you don’t get the visa, they may remind you of it for years, causing emotional distress.
- c) Enemies who not only feel envious but also actively try to disrupt your immigration process.
It’s crucial to be aware of what harm they can cause so you can protect yourself from potential threats.
Fraud or Disruptions in the DV Lottery Process is difficult but not impossible. Here are some things that could go wrong:
- If you are single and someone else has access to your case details, they could use the “Add Applicant” option in your DS-260 form to add themselves or another person as your spouse. You might then feel pressured into marriage to avoid complications in your case.
- Someone could fill out your form incorrectly on purpose, causing you unnecessary stress and delays in your case.
- You might be subjected to blackmail or threats regarding information that could cause trouble for you.
- After you submit your form, someone might email KCC requesting to unlock your DS-260 without your knowledge. This could delay your interview scheduling, and by the time you realize it, you might lose months of waiting time, potentially missing your visa opportunity before the DV Lottery deadline.
To prevent this, ensure that only you or a trusted person monitors your form regularly.
- Someone might send false information about you to the U.S. Embassy, which could cause delays in your case.
- Even after receiving your visa, your passport and immigration packet could be stolen, forcing you to reapply for a new passport and revisit the embassy, which could take a long time and might result in you missing your chance to travel.
- Someone could file a false complaint against you in court, leading to a travel ban, causing you to lose your immigration opportunity.
U.S. Green Card Lottery – Stay Discreet
Our strong recommendation is to keep your Green Card Lottery win private until after your first trip to the U.S. Only share your case information with trusted individuals who have no history of causing trouble in such matters. Do not give your case details to anyone you don’t fully trust.