Green Card Update: Changes to Visa Lottery Announced by State Department
Summary
The U.S. State Department is making changes to how people apply for the 2027 Diversity Visa (DV) program, also known as the green card lottery. The start date for registration has not been announced yet, and changes to the entry process aim to enhance security and reduce fraud.Key Facts
- The 2027 Diversity Visa (DV) program's registration has been delayed.
- The State Department is updating the entry process but has not provided specific details yet.
- Officials advised that the current registration period is not open.
- The DV program, started in 1990, allows 55,000 people from under-represented countries to apply for U.S. permanent residency each year.
- The application period for those selected will still run from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027.
- The State Department proposed updates for better fraud prevention, including requiring passport details and a $1 registration fee.
- The DV Program has country-specific eligibility and does not accept applicants from certain countries with high immigration rates to the U.S.
- People are advised to rely only on official updates from the State Department to avoid scams.
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