The DV-2026 registration period opens on October 2, 2024, and closes on November 7, 2024 12:00 PM EST. DV-2026 Entrants should keep their confirmation number until at least September 30, 2026.

Often called the “Green Card Lottery,” DV-2026 is the only official lottery program for immigrant visas to the United States. Registration begins at noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on Wednesday October …

5 days ago · DV Lottery Pause: What Current Winners Should Do Now (2025–26) A new presidential order has paused the Diversity Visa lottery program and suspended new visa issuances. Current …

Nov 4, 2024 · Learn about the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery, also known as the Green Card Lottery. Find out if you qualify and how to apply.

4 days ago · This article explains the DV-2026 annual visa limits, regional cutoff numbers, and critical deadlines applicants must know to avoid missing their opportunity. Overview of the Diversity Visa …

The U.S. Embassy announces the opening of the 2026 Diversity Visa Lottery Program (DV-2026). Often called the “Green Card Lottery,” DV-2026 is the only official lottery program for immigrant visas to the …

Oct 1, 2024 · This public notice provides information on how to apply for the DV-2026 Program and is issued pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality Act. The Department of State annually …

5 days ago · The State Department is indefinitely pausing a visa program intended to admit certain individuals to the United States, known as the diversity visa program.

Section 203 (c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) provides for a class of immigrants known as “diversity immigrants” from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the United States. …

2 days ago · The January 2026 Visa Bulletin reflects a measured start to FY-2026, with predictable family-based advancements, conservative employment-based progress, and growing Diversity Visa …