Does the DV lottery effect chances of acquiring work visa?

I imagine only if he is selected for the lottery. Otherwise there is no record of who entered to my knowledge. Even if there was, the wish to immigrate as expressed in entering a lottery would not seem a strong indication of immigration intent. In addition, many work visas in the United States are either in the gray area between having to have a nonimmigrant intent and having an immigrant intent. Working visas such as for H-1B specialized knowledge or L-1 intracompany transferee also allow  dual intent meaning that a person can intend to immigrate and still be considered eligible for the visa so long as he or she will leave the US if the visa is over and the person has not yet immigrated.Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.