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United States | State Department proposes changes to diversity visa lottery
The State Department published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Federal Register on Aug. 5 proposing to amend regulations for the Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Program to “enhance program integrity and reduce…
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US State Department confirms DV-2027 delay and new $1 registration fee
The U.S. Department of State has confirmed a delay in the opening of registration for the Diversity Visa (DV) 2027 program, which typically begins in the first week of October. The Department…
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State Department Adds $1 Entry Fee for Diversity Visa Applicants
Would-be immigrants will be required to pay a new $1 registration fee to enter the annual lottery for diversity visas, the State Department announced. The new fee will take effect beginning Tuesday when…
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United States | State Department mandates $1 registration fee for Diversity Visa lottery
The State Department has published a final rule establishing a $1 registration fee for the Diversity Visa (DV) lottery program, effective Sept. 16, 2025. Key Points: The fee will be collected electronically at…
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State Department Waives Visa Bond for World Cup Travelers
The State Department announced that visitors from countries required to post bonds to obtain B-2 visitor visas will be waived for nationals of competing countries. The waiver applies if applicants (1) purchased FIFA…
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Department of Homeland Security Issues Final Rule on Weighted H-1B Registration Selection Process
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a final rule that changes how H-1B cap-subject visa registrations, also known as the H-1B visa lottery, are selected. Starting with the fiscal year…
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State Department Expands $15,000 Visa-Bond Scheme to 12 More Countries
Eight hours ago Reuters confirmed that the U.S. State Department will add 12 nations—including Cambodia, Ethiopia, Georgia and Tunisia—to its contentious visa-bond pilot program on 2 April, bringing the total to 50 countries…
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Italy Joins Switzerland, Norway, France, Sweden, Estonia, Denmark, and Other Countries in Europe in Adapting to Stricter US State Department Diversity Visa Rules From This March – Travel And Tour World
Home » America Travel News » Italy Joins Switzerland, Norway, France, Sweden, Estonia, Denmark, and Other Countries in Europe in Adapting to Stricter US State Department Diversity Visa Rules From This March Published…
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State Department Halts Immigrant Visas From 75 Countries Over “Public-Charge” Concerns
The U.S. Department of State shocked consular posts worldwide on January 14, 2026, when it ordered an immediate pause on immigrant-visa adjudications for citizens of 75 countries. In a classified telegram sent to…
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United States | State Department announces upcoming changes to 2027 Diversity Visa program entry; entry period to be announced as soon as practicable
The State Department announced on Nov. 5 that it will implement certain changes to the Diversity Visa (DV) entry process. Key Points: The start date for the DV-2027 registration period and the date…
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