DV Lottery
Diversity Visa green card lottery — DV-2027 registration dates, photo requirements, selectee statistics by country, consular interview preparation, and adjustment-of-status filing for U.S.-based winners.
Trump Admin Reveals Fresh DV-2027 Lottery Dates and Fees
The State Department says DV-2027 registration is not open as of November 6, 2025. Expect official October–November 2025 dates. Entrants must pay a $1 nonrefundable fee at submission and upload…
State Department Issues 2027 Green Card Advisory, DV-2027 Details
DV-2027 registration is on hold as of November 6, 2025, for system modernization and a $1 fee rollout.…
DV-2027 Green Card Lottery: New $1 Fee, Passport Checks, and More
The DV-2027 lottery introduces a $1 registration fee and passport-at-entry requirement and moves the online registration to October–November…
U.S. State Department Imposes $1 Fee for Diversity Visa Lottery Entry
A $1 electronic, non-refundable registration fee for the Diversity Visa takes effect for DV-2027 to deter fraud and…
DV-2026 Eligible Countries: Complete List for U.S. Diversity Visa
The State Department’s DV-2026 list (as of October 2025) confirms most countries are eligible but excludes 19 high-immigration…
Why India Is Ineligible for the DV Lottery This Year
India is barred from DV‑2026 because its five‑year immigrant total exceeds the 50,000 limit. With large immigrant counts…
Why Indian Nationals Are Ineligible for the 2025 DV Lottery
India is ineligible for DV‑2026 because its five‑year immigrant totals exceed the 50,000 threshold. The automatic exclusion means…
DV-2026 Update: Cuba Ineligibility and UK Entrant Status Clarifications
A Department of State review found limited DV-2026 selection errors. Cuban natives are ineligible due to exceeding the…
DV-2027 Green Card Lottery: Complete Guide to Rules, Status, and What to Do Now
DV-2027 adds a $1 electronic registration fee due at entry, with registration expected in early October 2025 for…
State Department Rule Adds $1 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Fee
A $1 registration fee for the Diversity Visa lottery will take effect September 16, 2025, implemented 30 days…