ATTENTION US CITIZENS AND LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES:
Every year the United States government offers a 'Visa Lottery' in the hopes to diversify the United States workplace further.
Be advised, people will try to coerce, solicit or otherwise beg for sponsorship under this program - specifically the I-134.
This form requires you to declare under penalty of perjury your unconditional support while the visa holder is in the United States. Many times applicants apply and automatically assume they have received the visa. It is not that simple.
If you are solicited or coerced please notify the US Department of State with any relevant information by calling +1 (202) 485-7600.
All entrants are required to support themselves through their own personal and known connections. The visa application process strictly prohibits applicants from requesting sponsorship or financial support via. persons in which they are not familiar.
If you have any questions please send me a private message.
Thank you.
UPDATED: - 26 DECEMBER 2013
Regardless of the persons intent to request visa sponsorship you all should be very aware of the consequences that follow if you sponsor someone. It is a SERIOUS commitment and not one to be taken lightly. The following paragraphs are taken from the I-134 Instructions PDF and relate to responsibilities and penalties:
Matt V. - Manaus, Amazonas, Brasil
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