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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.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection implemented significant fee increases for ESTA, I-94, and EVUS applications starting September 30, 2025, while new restrictions require visa applicants to apply from their country of residence. Additionally, streamlined H-2A agricultural worker petition processing began October 2, 2025.
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