The US Department of State warns of fake DV-2027 Diversity Visa registration claims, confirming the process has not opened yet and advising applicants to beware of scams. In an official X post, the Department warned that false agents and websites are exploiting confusion to deceive potential applicants.
The US Department of State has confirmed that the registration period for the Diversity Visa (DV) 2027 has not begun and has addressed fraudulent claims around its registration period, including false services that suggest they can enhance selection chances.
In an X post, the US Department of State shared:
“The Diversity Visa (DV) 2027 entry registration period is not open at this time. The US Department of State is aware of reports of fraudulent claims that DV-2027 entry is open and of individuals and services falsely claiming they can increase your chances of selection. This is not true. DV-2027 registration dates and details about changes to this year’s process will be announced by the Department of State when available.”
The start date for the DV-2027 registration period is yet to be announced, as well as the date that DV-2027 selection results may become available through the Entry Status Check (ESC).
The Diversity Visa Program permits applicants from countries with low US immigration rates who meet qualifying standards to apply for an immigrant visa. The Department of State administers the DV Program, which provides diversity visas to foreigners who are “natives” of “low-admission” states, subject to specified numerical limits.
The rule defines “low-admission states” as those with equal to or fewer than 50,000 natives admitted to the United States during the most recent five-year period.
Under section 201(e) of the INA, the number of available Diversity Visas each year is 55,000. Visa numbers made available to NACARA applicants in FY 2024 will result in a reduction of the DV-2025 annual limit to 54,894. Certain other amendments will further reduce the DV-2025 annual limit to 52,056.
India remains excluded from the U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery because it has exceeded the immigration threshold established by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
The entry period for the DV-2026 Diversity Visa Program was between October 2, 2024, and November 7, 2024. DV-2026 Entrants should keep their confirmation number until at least September 30, 2026.
The US Department of State is implementing certain changes to the Diversity Visa (DV) entry process. The U.S. State Department has already proposed new rules for the Diversity Visa (DV) Program, requiring foreign applicants to submit a scanned passport for lottery entry, to reduce fraud and enhance application process integrity.
The new rule, if implemented, mandates all Diversity Visa applicants to submit a valid, unexpired passport number, a clear image or scan of the passport’s photo and signature pages, with failure to upload or use expired passports resulting in immediate disqualification.