USA Green Card Application for 2026 now open- Login portal & instructions

The USA Green Card Application process. Easy steps for you.

The moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived! The USA Electronic Diversity Visa Program (Green Card) application for the DV-2026 is now open. This is your chance to take a step toward a new life in the land of opportunity.

The entry period runs from October 2, 2024, to November 5, 2024. If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming part of the American story , now is the time to take action. The application process is straightforward, and this could be the golden ticket that changes your future.

Take a leap of faith, you might just be the next USA entrant!

To apply, click the link below:

https://dvprogram.state.gov/

Best of luck!

Electronic Diversity Visa Program

Welcome

Our State Department Web site for the 2026 Diversity Visa Program (DV-2026) is now open. The entry submission period for DV-2026 is from 12:00PM EDT (GMT -4) on October 2, 2024 to 12:00PM EST (GMT -5) on November 5, 2024.

The entry form will only be available for submission during this period and this period only. Entries will NOT be accepted through the U.S. Postal Service.

After reading the instructions, click the “Begin Entry” button below to enter the DV Program.

Entry Instructions

Please read the DV-2026 Entry Instructions carefully. Entrants may be disqualified for not completing the entry form correctly or by submitting more than one entry. Use the link below to view the instructions.

DV-2026 Instructions

Photo Instructions

Before beginning the entry process, verify that your picture and pictures for any dependents fully comply with DV entry photo requirements included in the DV-2026 instructions.

Your case will be disqualified if you submit a non-compliant photo. For examples of acceptable photos, click the button below.

Photo Examples

Entry Form

The entry form is prepared in two parts, one for the primary Entrant and one for derivatives (if any). Each part must be completed correctly and completely before going to the next part.

After all parts are completed, the entry will be submitted to the DV-2026 Processing Center. Click the link below to begin the entry process.

Begin Entry

DV Entrant Status Check

2026 Entrant Status Check

DV-2026 Entrants may enter their confirmation information through the link below starting at noon (EDT) on May 3, 2025.

The DV-2026 registration period opens on October 2, 2024, and closes on November 5, 2024. DV-2026 Entrants should keep their confirmation number until at least September 30, 2026.

2025 Entrant Status Check

DV-2025 Entrants have until September 30, 2025 to check the status of their entry through this website. The DV-2025 registration period was from October 4, 2023, until November 7, 2023.

Click the link below to check DV-2026 and DV-2025 Entrant Status.

Check Status

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