The Department of State published information in the Federal Register about the online registration process for FY2026 diversity visas (DVs). Up to 55,000 immigrants can enter the United States each year from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States. The DV Program requires the principal DV applicant to have a high school education, or its equivalent, or two years of qualifying work experience as defined under provisions of U.S. law.
The online registration period for the DV-2026 program begins on Wednesday, October 2, and concludes on Tuesday, November 5. With the exception of Cuba, which is not eligible for DV-2026, there were no changes in eligibility from the previous fiscal year.