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List of countries by region whose natives are eligible for DV-2026

LIST OF COUNTRIES/AREAS BY REGION WHOSE NATIVES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR DV-2026 The list below shows the countries and areas whose natives are eligible for DV-2026, grouped by geographic region. Dependent areas overseas are included within the region of the governing country. DHS identified the countries whose natives are not eligible for the DV-2026 program according […]

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Frequently Asked Questions 9 – 12

COMPLETING YOUR ELECTRONIC ENTRY FOR THE DV PROGRAM 9. When can I submit my entry? The DV-2026 entry period will run from 12:00 pm (noon), Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT- 4), Wednesday, October 2, 2024, until 12:00 pm (noon), Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT-5), Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Each year, millions of people submit entries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about DV 2026 Eligibility DV 2026 Program Eligibility Breakdown 1. What do the terms “native” and “chargeability” mean? Native ordinarily means someone born in a particular country, regardless of the individual’s current country of residence or nationality. Native can also mean someone who is entitled to be charged to a country other

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Selection of entries

Based on the allocations of available visas in each region and country, the Department of State will randomly select individuals by computer from among qualified entries. All DV-2026 entrants must go to the Entrant Status Check using the unique confirmation number saved from their DV-2026 online entry registration to find out whether their entry has

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Frequently Asked Questions 34 – 37

INELIGIBILITIES 34. As a DV applicant, can I receive a waiver of any grounds of visa ineligibility? Does my waiver application receive any special processing? DV applicants are subject to all grounds of ineligibility for immigrant visas specified in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). There are no special provisions for the waiver of any

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DV-2026 Eligibility

Diversity Immigrant Visa Program Eligibility Requirement #1: Natives of countries with historically low rates of immigration to the United States may be eligible to enter. If you are not a native of a country with historically low rates of immigration to the United States, there are two other ways you might be able to qualify.

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DV-2026 Entry period

DV 2026 Program Entry period Applicants must submit entries for the DV-2026 program electronically at dvprogram.state.gov between 12:00 pm (noon), Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), Wednesday, October 2, 2024, and 12:00 pm (noon) Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT-5), Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Do not wait until the last week of the registration period to enter

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