In this book, I tell the story of the different stages of our family’s American adventure, from registering for the Diversity Visa Program and obtaining our Green Cards all the way to our move to the United States. I share this incredible and magical journey that we experienced.

I also provide practical advice and concrete explanations — sometimes very procedural — about the full process of the American lottery to obtain a Green Card, as well as the mistakes to avoid. You will also find information about the steps to follow when planning an expatriation to the USA.

I also talk about our feelings, our doubts, and the questions we faced as this unusual project moved forward, with all the important decisions we had to make until the final one:

“If we really validated the Green Card, would we truly take the leap toward the country where anything is possible, toward our American dream and a real move to the USA?”

This book is therefore both a personal story and a practical guide for anyone who dreams of living in the United States, wants to better understand the Green Card lottery process, or is simply curious about what such an adventure really involves behind the scenes.

It is above all a human story: a family project, a life-changing decision, and a dream that little by little became reality.

If you would like to discover our story and learn more about the key steps of our expatriation, this book is for you.