The US Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery FY 2026 is now open. Up to 55,000 green cards are available. Foreign nationals must apply online by Nov 5, 2024 (noon EST). Results will be announced in May 2025, with successful applicants eligible to start applying for green cards from Oct 2, 2025.
Up to 55,000 green card numbers will be made available this year through the Diversity Visa lottery program through a random selection procedure. In May 2025, the FY 2026 lottery results will be made public.
Foreign nationals can now apply for a green card through the official opening of online registrations for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Diversity Visa (DV) lottery in the United States. Applications for participation must be submitted by November 5, 2024, at noon EST.
Up to 55,000 green card numbers will be made available this year through the DV lottery program through a random selection procedure. The FY 2026 lottery results will be made public in May 2025, and those who are selected for a green card will be able to start applying for them on October 2, 2025.