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Diversity Visa (DV) green card lottery news including registration dates, results, selection statistics, and eligibility requirements by country.
The U.S. has indefinitely suspended the Green Card Lottery (Diversity Visa) program as of January 2026. Citing national security concerns, the administration has paused all visa issuances and domestic status…
The U.S. government has clarified that the DV-2027 Diversity Visa lottery is delayed for process improvements, not canceled.…
A new presidential order has paused the Diversity Visa lottery program and suspended new visa issuances. Current green…
President Trump halted the Green Card Lottery following news that a mass shooter at Brown University obtained residency…
February DV-2026 cutoffs expanded Africa and Asia but reduced Europe’s cutoff. Supply is restricted (~52,000) and entitlement ends…
January 2026 Visa Bulletin advances DV-2026 cutoffs: Africa 35,000 (Algeria 20,000; Egypt 16,000), Asia 15,000 (Nepal 6,000), Europe…
A June 2025 travel ban prevents most DV‑2025 selectees from 19 countries from moving forward with consular processing…
The June 9, 2025 proclamation suspends visas for nationals of 19 countries, stopping Diversity Visa processing for DV-2025…
The DV-2025 cycle ended on September 30, 2025, terminating issuance of remaining diversity visas. No extensions or appeals…
The State Department delayed the DV-2027 registration start date while implementing entry-process changes, likely tied to a new…
