nelson Posted October 8 Share Posted October 8 When to Apply for the Diversity Visa Lottery - DV 2026 The registration period for the DV-2026 is from noon EDT, October 2, 2024, until noon EST, November 5, 2024. No applications shall be submitted prior to or after this period, and no late or paper entries are accepted. How to Apply Online Submission: Applicants must apply on the official portal of the Diversity Visa Lottery. Submission will be free of cost, and no third-party service is required in its submission. One Entry Per Person: Only one entry may be submitted per person. Both husband and wife are eligible, but a separate entry for each must be submitted. Photograph Requirement: An entrant must submit a recent photograph, taken within six months before the entry is submitted, which also must be in conformance with specific guidelines. Old photos taken in previous years or even older cannot be reused. Confirmation Number: On successful submission, an applicant is assigned a confirmation number, which an applicant should retain in order to check the status of application from May 3, 2025 Eligibility to Apply Country of Birth: An applicant must be born in a country with low immigration rates into the United States. Natives of countries like India, China, Nigeria, Mexico, among other, are not eligible for consideration in DV-2026 Education or Work Experience: The applicant must have either: A high school education or equivalent; or Two years of work experience within the past five years in an occupation that requires at least two years of training or experience Selection in the lottery does not guarantee a visa; applicants must meet all visa requirements and undergo a consular interview. Check the DV Lottery website for full information and the application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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