There is important news regarding the DV-2027 Green Card Lottery. As of January 5, 2026, the registration period for the DV-2027 program has not yet opened. It has been officially delayed.
Typically, the lottery opens in October, but the U.S. Department of State has postponed the start date to implement a new rule (a $1 registration fee).
Current Status: DELAYED
Registration Status: Closed / Not started.
Official Start Date: To Be Announced (TBA). The State Department has said they will announce the new dates “as soon as practicable.”
Why the delay? For the first time, the US government is introducing a $1 fee to register. This change requires updates to their payment and processing systems.
Critical Warning: Beware of Scams
Because of this delay, many fake websites are claiming that registration is open.
DO NOT submit your information to any site claiming the lottery is open right now.
DO NOT pay any fees to “agents” or “visa consultants” who promise to register you early. They cannot do this.
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Where to Check for Updates
You should only trust information from the official .gov website.
Official Website: dvprogram.state.gov (formerly dvlottery.state.gov)
Official News: travel.state.gov
What You Can Do Now
Wait: Monitor the
travel.state.govwebsite weekly for the announcement of the new registration window.Prepare: Ensure you have a valid passport and a recent digital photo that meets the strict US visa requirements (white background, no glasses, correct size).
Payment Method: Since a $1 fee is being introduced, ensure you have a valid credit/debit card ready for when the site eventually goes live.
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