Electronic Diversity Visa Program
Our State Department Web site for the 2026 Diversity Visa Program (DV-2026) is now open. The entry submission period for DV-2026 is from 12:00PM EDT (GMT -4) on October 2, 2024 to 12:00PM EST (GMT -5) on November 5, 2024. The entry form will only be available for submission during this period and this period only.
2026 Diversity Visa Lottery Program Registration
Often called the “Green Card Lottery,” DV-2026 is the only official lottery program for immigrant visas to the United States. Registration begins at noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on Wednesday October 2, 2024, and ends at noon Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
Electronic Diversity Visa Program
INA Section 222 (f) provides that visa issuance and refusal records shall be considered confidential and shall be used only for the formulation, amendment, administration, or enforcement of the immigration, nationality, and other laws of the United States.
Electronic Diversity Visa
Electronic Diversity Visa. Entrant Status Check: 5.9. Welcome. The U.S. Department of State Electronic Diversity Visa Entrant Status Check for DV-2025 applicants is available until September 30, 2025. The Entrant Status Check for DV-2024 applicants will …
Diversity Visa Program - Submit an Entry - Travel
The DV Instructions contain detailed guidance for completing the online entry form. You will see a confirmation screen containing your name and a unique confirmation number after you submit a complete entry.
Section 203(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) provides for a class of immigrants known as “diversity immigrants” from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the United States. For Fiscal Year 2026, up to 55,000 Diversity Visas (DVs) will be available.
Submit Your Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration Application
Submit Your Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration Application. The principal applicant and all family members applying for a diversity visa program must complete Form DS-260.
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