Summary
The U.S. State Department warned that some applicants from Cuba and the United Kingdom for the 2026 Diversity Visa program received incorrect notifications about their selection status. Cuban nationals are not eligible for this visa round due to high immigration numbers in recent years. The State Department advises affected individuals to check their status using their unique confirmation number.
Key Facts
- The U.S. State Department issued a warning about incorrect selection notifications for the 2026 Diversity Visa program.
- Applicants from Cuba and the United Kingdom might have received wrong information about their selection status.
- Cuban nationals are ineligible for the 2026 program as over 50,000 Cubans immigrated to the U.S. in the last five years.
- Individuals from the U.K. are advised to verify their selection status online with their confirmation number.
- The deadline to apply for a Diversity Visa is September 30, 2026.
- Visa numbers are limited and may run out before the deadline.
- The Diversity Visa program provides up to 55,000 immigrant visas annually to individuals from countries with low immigration rates to the U.S.
- Winners are chosen randomly and can obtain a green card if approved.
