U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery 2026/2027: Link, Requirements and How to Apply

U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery 2025/2026: Link, Requirements and How to Apply

The application form for the ongoing U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery 2026/2027 is out. This article will guide you on the general requirements, eligibility, registration portal, form, and how to apply for  2026/2027 U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery.

The Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Lottery, often called the Green Card Lottery, awards up to 55,000 immigrant visas annually to applicants from countries with low U.S. immigration rates. Winners receive lawful permanent residence.

Who Can Apply?

1. Country of Birth
   Must be from a qualifying country with low immigration rates. For DV‑2026/2027, ineligible countries include Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, and several others.
   If your country isn’t eligible, you may instead claim eligibility through your spouse’s or parents’ birth country, under specific conditions.

2. Education or Work Experience
   You must have either:

   • High school education (or equivalent), or

   • Two years of qualifying work experience in the past five years in a job requiring at least two years’ training Family
     Married applicants must include their spouse, and all children under 21 in their entry.

How are winners selected for the US Visa Lottery?

If you are shortlisted, you are considered a “winner” of the Green Card Lottery. However, that doesn’t mean you instantly receive a Green Card.

Alternative, winners of the Diversity Visa Lottery are notified by the Department of State via the E-DV site’s status check system. You will then receive instructions on the next step on how to proceed.

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Avoid being Frauded & Scammed

Applicant should note that no official emails or letters will be sent; always check your status online. Beware fraudulent emails requesting payment or promising guaranteed visas. Use only .gov websites for application and information.

Link to Apply for U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery 2026/2027

Submit your entry when the window opens at: https://dvprogram.state.gov/

How to Apply for U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery 2026/2027

Below are step-by-step guides to apply:

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1. Check Eligibility
   Verify your country of birth and ensure education/work experience qualifies.

2. Gather Required Documents
   Have ready: birth details, passport info, digital photographs, spouse and children’s information

3. Complete Online Entry
   Submit via the official E‑DV website (dvprogram.state.gov) during October 2–November 7, 2024.

   • Only one entry per person

   • Entry is free, no fee

4. Save Confirmation Number
   After submitting, you’ll receive a confirmation screen with a unique confirmation number—keep this safe for checking results.

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    5. Check Selection Results
     From May 3, 2025, use your confirmation number on the Entrant Status Check portal. No emails or letters are sent.

     6. If Selected: Submit Visa Application
Selected entrants file Form DS‑260 online via the Immigrant Visa Portal, pay fees at embassy, and prepare for interviews.

      7. Attend Interview & Get Visa
Attend a consular interview; if abroad, via U.S. embassy/consulate. If already in the U.S. on legal status, you can apply to adjust status (Form I‑485) .

      8. Receive Green Card
If approved, enter the U.S. before visa expiry and receive your permanent resident card months later.

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Important Dates for America DV‑2027

• Entry Period (Apply)
  October 2, 2024 (12:00 PM EDT) – November 7, 2024 (12:00 PM EST)

• Result Notification
  Starting May 3, 2026, through September 30, 2027 via Entrant Status Check only—no emails or letters

• Visa Application Window for Winners
  October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027

For more information visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel