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Lottery Results
U.S. Proposes Passport Scans for Green Card Applicants
The U.S. government is proposing new rules for the Diversity Visa (DV) Program that would require applicants to upload a passport scan when entering the lottery. The rule is part of a larger…
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DHS Proposes Wage-Based Selection Instead of H-1B Lottery
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced today that, beginning October 16, 2025, all individuals registering for the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery (or “green card lottery”) must pay a $1 electronic registration fee.…
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2026 Diversity Visa Lottery Results Now Available
The U.S. Department of State has released the results of the 2026 Diversity Visa lottery. Out of the millions who entered the lottery, 55,000 applicants have been selected to apply for permanent resident…
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H-1B Lottery Overhaul: Wage-Based Selection Starts in 2026
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has finalized a major overhaul of how H-1B visas are selected, replacing the random lottery system with a weighted, wage-based system that prioritizes higher-paid and higher-skilled workers.…
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Trump Suspends Green Card Lottery After Mass Shootings
The Trump administration has suspended the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery, halting a program that issues thousands of green cards each year for people from countries with low rates of immigration to the United…
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Current Status of U.S. Visa Services By Country – May 2026
New U.S. Presidential Proclamation (effective January 1, 2026) A nationwide suspension of visa issuance for certain countries took effect on January 1, 2026. As a result, nationals of some countries listed in this…
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State Department Brings Back Passport Requirement for Diversity Visa Lottery
The U.S. Department of State has finalized a new rule that tightens the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, also known as the green card lottery. Under the rule, many applicants will need to provide…
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