What Happened to the DV-2027 Green Card Lottery Registration?
Registration for the DV-2027 U.S. Diversity Visa (DV) Program—commonly called the 2027 Green Card Lottery—did not open during its usual timeframe. As of early October 2026, the U.S. Department of State has not opened registration, conducted a lottery, or announced any winners for DV-2027.[newsweek][visaverge]
What happened?
In November 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced that it was making changes to the Diversity Visa application process. It said it would announce the start date for DV-2027 registration and the date when results would be available “as soon as practicable.”[newsbreak]
However, the registration period did not open before the previous fiscal year ended on September 30, 2026. As a result, the DV-2027 visa year began on October 1, 2026 with no selectees and no approved diversity visa applicants.[newsweek][visaverge]
What does this mean?
| Group | Current situation |
|---|---|
| DV-2026 applicants | The program year ended on September 30, 2026. Some cases received extended processing because of court action, but this does not guarantee that a visa will be issued. [travel.state][visaverge] |
| DV-2027 applicants | Registration never opened, no selection was made, and no results have been published. [newsweek][visaverge] |
| DV-2028 applicants | No official registration dates have been announced yet. [visaverge][visaverge] |
Is DV-2027 canceled?
At this time, there is no official announcement saying that the Diversity Visa Program has been permanently canceled. However, the usual registration process for DV-2027 did not take place, so people should not assume that a normal application period will happen later unless the Department of State makes an official announcement.[newsbreak][visaverge]
A federal lawsuit was filed seeking to require the government to open registration for DV-2027. The court did not immediately order registration to reopen, so the program remains closed for now.[visaverge][visaverge]
What should people do now?
- Do not pay anyone who claims they can register you for DV-2027 or guarantee a win.
- Do not trust emails, WhatsApp messages, or websites claiming that you won the lottery.
- Check only the official U.S. Department of State website for updates.
- Keep your confirmation number safe if you applied in a previous year.
- Prepare documents such as a valid passport, education records, and proof of qualifying work experience.
- Follow official updates before making travel, visa, or financial plans.
The official Diversity Visa instructions state that entries must be submitted online during the official registration period; late entries and paper entries are not accepted.[newsweek][travel.state]
Important warning
No legitimate U.S. government agency will ask you to pay a private agent to “guarantee” a green card, select you as a winner, or change the result of the lottery. The DV lottery is free to enter, and results must be checked personally through the official Entrant Status Check using your confirmation number.[newsweek][travel.state]
Avoid anyone who promises:
- Guaranteed selection
- A “winning notification” by email or WhatsApp
- A paid shortcut for a visa appointment
- A guaranteed visa after selection
Even if someone is selected, they must still meet all requirements, submit a complete application, and receive final approval from the U.S. Department of State.[newsweek][visaverge]
Bottom line
The 2027 Green Card Lottery did not open for registration during its normal period. As of now, there is no official list of winners, no application window, and no confirmed date for when or whether it will open. People should rely only on official government updates and avoid rumors or paid intermediaries.[newsweek][visaverge]