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The U.S. State Department announced major changes to the Diversity Visa Lottery program in October 2025, including a historic $1 registration fee starting October 16, delays in DV-2027 registration, and eligibility restrictions for Cuban nationals. Over 25 million applicants worldwide will be affected by these updates.
The U.S. State Department has corrected DV-2026 Green Card Lottery results, declaring Cuban natives ineligible after an initial error. Starting October 16, 2025, all DV lottery applicants must pay a new $1 registration fee, while DV-2027 registration faces unexpected delays.
The U.S. State Department has confirmed a delay in the DV-2027 Green Card Lottery registration, which typically opens in early October. The delay comes as the government implements a new $1 registration fee and navigates a federal shutdown affecting non-essential services.
The U.S. Diversity Visa (DV-2027) Green Card Lottery has been unexpectedly delayed in October 2025, marking a historic first for the program. The State Department confirmed major changes including a mandatory $1 registration fee effective October 16, 2025, and potential passport requirements for future applicants.
The U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery DV-2027 registration has been delayed past its typical early October start date, while the State Department introduces a historic $1 registration fee effective October 16, 2025. The passport requirement rule will not apply to DV-2027 applicants.
The DV-2027 Green Card Lottery registration, typically opening in early October, has been delayed by the U.S. State Department as they implement a historic $1 registration fee effective September 16, 2025. Over 25 million applicants worldwide are waiting for the announcement of official registration dates for the 55,000 available green cards.
The U.S. State Department has confirmed delays to the DV-2027 Green Card Lottery registration, which was expected to open in early October 2025. For the first time in history, applicants will pay a $1 registration fee, and significant process changes are underway affecting 55,000 available green cards.
The U.S. State Department has confirmed a delay in the DV-2027 Diversity Visa Lottery registration and introduced a historic $1 electronic entry fee, effective October 16, 2025. This marks the first time in the program's history that applicants must pay to enter the annual green card lottery.
The DV-2027 Green Card Lottery registration has been delayed for the first time in program history, with the U.S. State Department yet to announce opening dates. Starting October 16, 2025, applicants will pay a new $1 registration fee, marking a historic change to the diversity visa program.
The U.S. Department of State announced a historic change to the Diversity Visa Lottery program, introducing a mandatory $1 registration fee effective October 16, 2025, for DV-2027 applicants. This marks the first time in the program's 30-year history that participants must pay to enter the annual green card lottery, which opens in early October 2025.
The DV-2027 Green Card Lottery registration has been delayed beyond its typical early October opening, as the U.S. State Department implements a new $1 registration fee and considers additional requirements. Officials confirm registration will open soon with 55,000 visas available.
The U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery for 2027 has been unexpectedly delayed beyond its traditional early October opening, while the State Department implements a historic $1 registration fee starting October 16, 2025. This marks the first time applicants must pay to enter the annual green card lottery, generating an estimated $25 million annually for program operations.
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