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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.
Diversity Visa Lottery Selection Completed for Fiscal Year 2026
The Fiscal Year 2026 Diversity Visa Lottery selected 55,000 applicants by May 2025. Winners must apply promptly via official websites before September 30, 2026, to obtain visas. This program diversifies…
White House Proposes Ending Diversity Visa Lottery Program
The White House aims to end the Diversity Visa Lottery Program, affecting millions of immigrants. For fiscal year…
Uzbekistan tops 2025 U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery winner list
Uzbekistan ranked first globally in the 2025 U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery, with 5,564 winners. Over two million Uzbek…
Ethiopia leads world in Diversity Visa winners over two decades
Ethiopia leads as the top Diversity Visa recipient from 1995–2016, followed by Nigeria. Africa’s prominence increased as eligibility…
DV lottery winners face tough odds despite eligibility requirements
The Diversity Visa (DV) lottery offers a path to a U.S. green card but features low odds, strict…
Diversity Visa Lottery offers 55,000 immigrant visas to United States
The Diversity Visa Lottery grants up to 55,000 immigrant visas annually to applicants from eligible countries. It requires…
DV Lottery offers a pathway to a Green Card for select countries
The Diversity Visa Lottery gives select individuals from underrepresented countries the chance to apply for a U.S. Green…
How DV Lottery Winners on F-1 Visas Can Apply for a Green Card Without Losing Status
F-1 students winning the 2026 DV Lottery must maintain status and file quickly before the September 30, 2026…
What to Do After Winning the Diversity Visa Lottery Before September 30, 2026
A guide for DV-2026 winners on filing the DS-260, gathering documents, and meeting the September 30, 2026, deadline…
Diversity Visa Lottery results for FY 2026 released by State Department
The FY 2026 Diversity Visa Lottery results are available. Winners can check status using the official website and…