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
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Registration Status: Closed / Not started.
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Official Start Date: To Be Announced (TBA). The State Department has said they will announce the new dates “as soon as practicable.”
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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.
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DO NOT submit your information to any site claiming the lottery is open right now.
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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.
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Official Website: dvprogram.state.gov (formerly dvlottery.state.gov)
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Official News: travel.state.gov
What You Can Do Now
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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).
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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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