American DV lottery 2025

05/27/2026

DV-2027 application period has not yet officially opened, and the exact registration dates will be announced soon by the U.S. Department of State. However, several major rule changes and updates have already been confirmed for the DV-2027 program:

Mandatory Passport Requirement: You must have a valid, unexpired passport at the time of entry. Any entry submitted without a valid passport scan will be immediately disqualified.
New Registration Fee: For the first time, there is a

mandatory fee required to submit an entry, with no waivers available.
Delayed Timeline: While the official visa issuance period will still run from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, the initial entry application period was delayed.
Visa Processing Pauses: Please note that the U.S. State Department has implemented pauses on the actual issuance of Diversity Visas to strengthen security and vetting.

Important Next Steps and Warnings
Beware of Scams: Because the registration timeline is fluid, many scammers claim that the DV-2027 lottery is open or offer to increase your chances of winning. The U.S. government will never charge large fees for entry, and no service can guarantee selection.
Official Verification: Always wait for the official dates and instructions to be published directly on the U.S. Department of State Travel Website.
Local Support: If you are located in Sierra Leone and have specific questions about the Diversity Visa program, you can monitor the U.S. Embassy in Freetown Website for localized updates and scam

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

*DV-2027 lottery update as of Sept 4, 2026:*

1. *Registration is NOT open yet*
The U.S. State Department delayed the DV-2027 registration period. As of now, there’s still no official start date.

They said they’ll announce the dates “as soon as practicable”. Ignore any site claiming registration is open - that’s a scam.

2. *Big rule changes for DV-2027*
These take effect for DV-2027 and went into effect April 10, 2026:
- *Valid passport required*: You must enter your passport number and upload a scan of the bio page when you apply. No passport = entry rejected.
- *$1 registration fee*: First time ever. Pay online when you submit.
- *Form changes*: “Sex” replaces “gender”.
- *Purpose*: Cut down on fraud and duplicate entries.

3. *Timeline hasn’t changed for winners*
If you’re selected, the visa application window is still *Oct 1, 2026 – Sept 30, 2027*. The delay only affects when registration opens and when results come out.

4. *What you should do now*
1. *Get a valid passport* if you don’t have one. Make sure it’s unexpired and has a clear photo page.
2. *Watch the official site*: http://dvprogram.state.gov. That’s the only legit source.
3. *Beware of scammers*: The State Dept won’t email you asking for money or personal info.
4. *Have a backup plan*: There’s been talk of pausing the DV program, though the State Dept says it’s required by law

The entry period for the DV-2026 Diversity Visa Program was between October 2, 2024 and November 7, 2024. Entries are not being accepted at this time.

05/13/2026

05/13/2026

05/13/2026

Know the symptoms of the great country USA

05/13/2026

Let's pray for the DV Lottery 2027 to be announced

05/12/2026

Congress hasn’t passed new legislation specifically changing the DV-2027 or DV-2028 lottery yet. Here’s what’s actually been said and done:

1. *Congress controls the program’s existence*
The Diversity Visa program is created by Congress under the Immigration and Nationality Act. The executive branch can’t suspend it without congressional approval. In December 2025, President Trump ordered a suspension of diversity visa issuance after a Brown University shooting, but prior litigation confirmed the government needs *Congress’s approval* to legally suspend the program. As of now, there’s no bill that has ended or overhauled the DV program for 2027/2028. 13a7

2. *The passport rule for DV-2027 is an executive rule, not Congress*
The big change for DV-2027 is the passport requirement. The Department of State published a final rule in the Federal Register on March 10, 2026. It takes effect April 10, 2026 and will apply starting with DV-2027. 6492d076

*What it requires:*
- Main applicants must provide a valid, unexpired passport number and upload a scan of the biographic page at the time of entry.
- Dependents are exempt.
- This was previously tried for DV-2021 but was struck down in court in _E.B. v. Department of State_ for improper rulemaking. This time State followed proper notice-and-comment procedures. d076

Congress hasn’t commented directly on this rule in a new law, but it’s consistent with State’s authority under the existing INA.

3. *DV-2027 timeline*
- *Entry period*: Expected Oct 1, 2026 – Sept 30, 2027. The exact registration dates haven’t been officially announced yet and may be delayed.
- *DV-2028*: No official dates or rule changes announced yet. It’ll follow the same October 2027 – September 2028 window unless Congress amends the law. 4d58

4. *Political context*
There have been periodic bills in Congress to eliminate the DV Lottery entirely, usually tied to broader immigration reform. None have passed into law as of May 2026. The program still provides up to *55,000 immigrant visas* annually. d076

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*Bottom line*: No new congressional action on DV-2027/2028 yet. The main update is the State Department’s passport rule, which Congress hasn’t blocked or reversed. If Congress does act, it would require a new law to change eligibility, visa numbers, or cancel the program.

Want me to keep an eye on the Federal Register for the official DV-2027 registration notice when it drops?

05/11/2026

Enter your confirmation number, last name, and date of birth 10a2
The U.S. government doesn’t send emails or mail notifications. Only use the official site. 10a2

If selected, you’ll still need to pass an interview and vetting. Selection doesn’t guarantee a visa. 10a2

2. Passport requirement is returning for DV-2027
The U.S. Department of State finalized a rule on March 10, 2026 to bring back the passport requirement. 31b3

What changes:
Starting with DV-2027 entry period, you must provide info from a valid, unexpired passport and upload a scan of the biographic and signature pages.
The rule takes effect 30 days after publication in the Federal Register.
Reason: To reduce fraud. In FY 2025, State detected 2.5M fraudulent entries including duplicates and third-party apps. 31b3

This requirement was in place for DV-2021 but removed in 2022 after a court ruling. 13a7

3. Country eligibility fixes
For DV-2025 and DV-2026, the State Department initially ran the lottery with the wrong eligible country list:
UK was incorrectly excluded from both years
Cuba was incorrectly included in DV-2026 13a7
After a lawsuit, applicants from the UK were selected for both years, and selected applicants from Cuba were notified they’re ineligible. 13a7

4. Entry fee added
In 2025, State added a $1 fee to enter the lottery, while keeping the fee for selected applicants unchanged. 13a7