{"id":101767,"date":"2026-01-05T12:30:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T07:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.seminarsonly.com\/news\/?p=101767"},"modified":"2026-01-05T15:32:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T10:02:56","slug":"green-card-lottery-2027-current-status","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seminarsonly.com\/news\/green-card-lottery-2027-current-status\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Card Lottery 2027 | Current Status"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em>There is important news regarding the <b data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"38\">DV-2027 Green Card Lottery<\/b>. As of <b data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"6\">January 5, 2026<\/b>, the registration period for the DV-2027 program has <b data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"75\">not yet opened.<\/b> It has been officially <b data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"114\">delayed<\/b>.<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">Typically, the lottery opens in October, but the U.S. Department of State has postponed the start date to implement a new rule (a $1 registration fee).<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Current Status: DELAYED<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"4\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Registration Status:<\/b> <b data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\">Closed \/ Not started.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Official Start Date:<\/b> <b data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\">To Be Announced (TBA).<\/b> The State Department has said they will announce the new dates &#8220;as soon as practicable.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Why the delay?<\/b> For the first time, the US government is introducing a <b data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"70\">$1 fee<\/b> to register. This change requires updates to their payment and processing systems.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Critical Warning: Beware of Scams<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">Because of this delay, many fake websites are claiming that registration is open.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"7\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">DO NOT<\/b> submit your information to any site claiming the lottery is open right now.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">DO NOT<\/b> pay any fees to &#8220;agents&#8221; or &#8220;visa consultants&#8221; who promise to register you early. They cannot do this.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Also Read : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seminarsonly.com\/news\/herosms-activate-hero-sms-com-activation-6-digit-code\/\">HeroSMS Activate<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"8\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Where to Check for Updates<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">You should only trust information from the official .gov website.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"10\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Official Website:<\/b> <b data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/dvprogram.state.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwj8vv3N3_ORAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQnAE\">dvprogram.state.gov<\/a><\/b> (formerly dvlottery.state.gov)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Official News:<\/b> <b data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/immigrate\/diversity-visa-program-entry.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwj8vv3N3_ORAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQnQE\">travel.state.gov<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"11\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">What You Can Do Now<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"12\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Wait:<\/b> Monitor the <code data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\">travel.state.gov<\/code> website weekly for the announcement of the new registration window.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Prepare:<\/b> Ensure you have a valid passport and a recent digital photo that meets the strict US visa requirements (white background, no glasses, correct size).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Payment Method:<\/b> Since a $1 fee is being introduced, ensure you have a valid credit\/debit card ready for when the site eventually goes live.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is important news regarding the DV-2027 Green Card Lottery. 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