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The green card lottery program sees major changes in late 2025. DV-2026 interviews continue for 129,516 selectees competing for 52,000 visas, while DV-2027 registration remains delayed as the State Department implements a historic $1 entry fee for the first time in 30 years.
The U.S. State Department has delayed the DV-2027 Green Card Lottery registration while implementing a historic $1 entry fee—the first in the program's 30-year history. Meanwhile, DV-2026 selectees face critical November 2025 cutoff numbers and a September 30, 2026 deadline to complete their applications.
The DV-2027 green card lottery registration remains delayed past November 2025 as the State Department implements a new $1 fee system. Meanwhile, DV-2026 interviews are underway with 129,516 selectees competing for approximately 52,000 diversity visas before the September 2026 deadline.
The DV-2027 green card lottery registration faces unprecedented delays as the State Department implements system upgrades and a new $1 entry fee. Meanwhile, 129,516 DV-2026 selectees are processing their applications through September 2026, with November visa bulletin cutoff dates now active.
The DV-2027 Green Card Lottery registration has been delayed past its traditional October start date, with the State Department announcing a new $1 registration fee requirement. Meanwhile, DV-2026 selectees must complete their visa applications before September 30, 2026.
The U.S. State Department has delayed the DV-2027 Green Card lottery registration and introduced a historic $1 entry fee for the first time in program history. Meanwhile, DV-2026 results were released on May 3, 2025, with 129,516 winners selected from a pool of eligible applicants.
The U.S. State Department announced major green card lottery updates in November 2025, including the delayed DV-2027 registration period, a historic $1 entry fee requirement, and critical deadlines for 129,516 DV-2026 winners who must act before September 30, 2026.
The U.S. State Department has delayed the DV-2027 Green Card Lottery registration indefinitely and introduced a mandatory $1 entry fee for the first time in program history. As of November 2025, no registration date has been announced, leaving millions of applicants worldwide awaiting updates while 129,516 DV-2026 winners prepare for visa processing.
The U.S. State Department delayed DV-2027 Green Card Lottery registration beyond November 2025 while implementing a historic $1 entry fee and enhanced fraud detection systems. Meanwhile, 129,516 winners were selected for DV-2026, with results released May 3, 2025.
The U.S. State Department has delayed the DV-2027 Green Card Lottery registration beyond its traditional October opening, with no start date announced as of November 2025. For the first time in program history, applicants will pay a $1 electronic registration fee, and officials warn of widespread fraud schemes targeting hopeful immigrants.
The U.S. State Department has officially delayed the DV-2027 Green Card lottery registration beyond its traditional October launch, introducing a historic $1 entry fee for the first time. The announcement, made November 5, 2025, affects 25 million annual applicants worldwide seeking one of 55,000 available diversity visas.
The U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery announced major updates in November 2025, including the delayed DV-2027 registration period, a new mandatory $1 entry fee, and the selection of 129,516 winners for DV-2026. Learn about the latest changes, important deadlines, and how to prepare for the upcoming lottery registration.
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