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Diversity Immigrant Visa Program
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Inside Business Immigration
State Department Updates Diversity, Immigrant Visa Processing Following Federal Court Decisions
Recent federal court decisions have led the State Department to resume case-specific adjudication of certain immigrant visa and Diversity Visa applications.
EB-5 Insights
Department of State Announces Compliance with Court Order Ending Diversity Visa Issuance Pause
On Aug. 31, 2026, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced that it is once again issuing Diversity Immigrant Visas (DVs), following a federal court order in Medani et al.…
Inside Business Immigration
State Department Final Rule Reinstates Passport Requirement for Diversity Visa Lottery Entries Beginning with DV-2027
The U.S. Department of State published a final rule implementing changes to the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program to strengthen security, improve vetting, and combat fraud.
Law Offices of Jacqueline Lentini, LLC Blog
Diversity Visa (DV) Issuance Pause: What Applicants Should Know Now
Photo by adrian825 from Getty Images In December 2025, the U.S. Department of State implemented a pause on issuing diversity immigrant visas (DV) while it conducts a review of the program’s screening…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
Diversity Visa Lottery Selection Finalized for Fiscal Year 2026
By By: Brittani B. Holland, Ryan A. Mosser
Quick Hits Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery entrants may want to verify their selection status through the official Entrant Status Check webpage. Selection in the DV Lottery does not guarantee a…
Through The Immigration Lens
Diversity Visa Lottery: A Guide for U.S. Employers
The Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery program, administered by the U.S. Department of State, allocates up to 55,000 immigrant visas annually through a random selection process from countries with low rates…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
Correction to Federal Register Notice: Fiscal Year 2026 Diversity Visa Lottery Closes on November 7, 2024
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Ogletree Deakins Insights
Fiscal Year 2026 Diversity Visa Lottery Open Through November 7, 2024
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Quick Hits The FY 2026 Diversity Visa lottery will close November 7, 2024, at noon EST. The lottery is open to individuals born in countries with historically low rates of…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
Fiscal Year 2026 Diversity Visa Lottery Open Through November 5, 2024
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Quick Hits The FY 2026 Diversity Visa lottery will close November 5, 2024, at noon EST. The lottery is open to individuals born in countries with historically low rates of…
McEntee Law Group Blog
What to Do if You’re Selected in the Diversity Visa Lottery
If you’ve entered the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery 2026, being selected is an exciting first step—but it’s just that: a first step. To move forward, it’s essential to understand what…