The U.S. Department of State has historically opened the registration window for the Diversity Visa program every October. However, for the upcoming DV-2027 cycle, no official registration dates have been announced, leaving millions of legal applicants worldwide in a damaging state of limbo. While the Department confirmed that changes to the entry process are being implemented (including upfront passport requirements), the continued silence regarding the opening date prevents applicants from preparing timely and compliant documentation.

There has been no update since November 5, 2025 to this announcement: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/changes-to-2027-dv-program-entry-period.html

Millions of individuals who look forward to this legal, non-sponsored pathway to the United States need clear, predictable timelines to renew international passports, secure official photos, and review eligibility criteria. Keeping the program delayed without a published schedule fuels anxiety and opens the door for online scams and misinformation targeting desperate applicants. Delaying the registration window compresses the timeline and punishes law-abiding people who want nothing more than to follow the official rules.

We urgently call upon the U.S. Department of State and the Bureau of Consular Affairs to:

1) Immediately publish the official registration period for the DV-2027 Diversity Visa Program.

2) Confirm the exact dates for the Entry Status Check (ESC) results for this upcoming cycle.

3) Provide greater administrative transparency so that applicants around the world can properly prepare their entries and comply with all requirements without unnecessary uncertainty or delays.
Please sign this petition to help bring this issue to the attention of the U.S. government.

The Diversity Visa Program was officially paused to allow for the implementation of enhanced vetting procedures. However, these changes have already been introduced.

Applicants are now required to provide valid passport information when entering the lottery, significantly reducing the risk of fraud. In addition, a new $1 registration fee has been approved, helping to ensure more stable funding for the program while discouraging frivolous or non-serious applications.

Furthermore, the revised application form was approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on April 10, 2026.

Given that these key reforms have already been implemented, there appears to be no clear reason for further delays.

So what are the U.S. authorities still waiting for?

The Diversity Visa Program provides a life-changing opportunity for thousands of families every year. Millions of prospective applicants around the world deserve clarity, transparency, and sufficient time to prepare their applications.

Please sign this petition and help ensure that the DV-2027 registration period is announced without further delay.