The Ultimate Guide to the DV Lottery 2026: Everything You Need to Know

Introduction

The Diversity Visa Lottery (DV Lottery) is a program run by the United States government that allows individuals from underrepresented countries to immigrate to the United States. The DV Lottery is a random lottery drawing, and winners are selected each year from a pool of eligible applicants. The DV Lottery 2026 will open for applications in October 2023 and will close in November 2023.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the DV Lottery 2026, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a native of a country that is eligible for the DV Lottery.
• Have at least a high school education or its equivalent.
• Have at least two years of work experience within the past five years in an occupation that requires at least two years of training or experience.

How to Apply

Applications for the DV Lottery 2026 will be available online at the Electronic Diversity Visa website (https://dvprogram.state.gov/) from October 2023 to November 2023. Applicants must submit their applications electronically and must include a digital photograph. Applications that are incomplete or submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

Selection Process

The DV Lottery 2026 will use a random lottery system to select winners. Winners will be notified by mail in May 2024. Winners will have until September 2025 to apply for a visa and enter the United States.

Additional Information

For more information about the DV Lottery 2026, please visit the Electronic Diversity Visa website (https://dvprogram.state.gov/).