Short-term troubles for Burmese winners of the US ‘green card lottery? cannot dampen their hopes for a better life for their children... "...For Burmese who have won the US government?s ?freedom jackpot,? the process has been arduous and subject to abuse, and adjusting to life in the US o?nce they have arrived has for some proven to be no easy task. Their troubles begin with the application process. Candidates for the program must submit their applications electronically, and while Internet access has increased in Burma in recent years, it is not widespread. Candidates from Burma also struggle with the format of the application and the required familiarity with written English. This has led to a proliferation of ?middle men? who offer their services to potential applicants, but for a substantial fee..."