US Department of State
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The US Green Card Lottery 2027 offers up to 55,000 permanent residence visas to eligible applicants from countries with low US immigration rates, without requiring a job sponsor.
The US Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery 2027 is an immigration programme administered by the US Department of State that provides up to 55,000 diversity immigrant visas annually. It is designed to offer people from countries with historically low immigration rates to the United States an opportunity to apply for permanent residence. The programme provides an alternative pathway to live, work, and build a future in the US without generally requiring a job offer or US sponsor. Registration for DV-2027 has been delayed; a federal court ordered registration details to be announced by October 29, 2026, with registration opening by November 1, 2026, though an appeal may affect implementation. What you get • Permanent residence: eligible visa holders can become lawful permanent residents of the United States • Employment opportunities: green card holders can generally live and work legally in the United States • Education opportunities: permanent residents may access educational institutions and potentially qualify for certain education benefits • Family immigration: eligible spouses and unmarried children under 21 may accompany or follow to join the principal applicant, subject to immigration requirements • Long-term opportunities: permanent residence may provide a pathway to applying for US citizenship if all applicable requirements are met How to apply 1. Visit the official US government Diversity Visa website at https://dvprogram.state.gov/ 2. Check the latest registration dates and eligibility instructions 3. Complete the electronic entry form during the authorised registration period 4. Provide the required personal information, photographs, and supporting details 5. Submit the application and save the confirmation number 6. Check your selection status through the official website when results become available
• Be born in a country eligible for the relevant lottery year, subject to the programme's country-of-chargeability rules • Have completed a qualifying high school education or its equivalent, or meet the alternative qualifying work-experience requirement • Provide accurate personal, educational, family, and other required information • Meet all applicable immigration and admissibility requirements • Provide required personal information, photographs, and supporting details during registration