YEREVAN (Noyan Tapan)–The US Government is now accepting applications for the annual world-wide "Green Card" lottery for permanent residence in the United States. Every year 55,000 residence permits are provided for people from all over the world. The computer randomly selects those who will be granted green cards–and participation in the lottery is free of charge.
Applications for participation in the 2003 Green Card lottery must be sent to consulting center in Kentucky no later than October of 2001.