U.S. Lists 17 East African Countries for DV 2026 Lottery
The U.S. Department of State has released the official list of selected entrants for the Diversity Visa 2026 programme, confirming the eligibility of 17 East African countries.
The application window for the DV 2026 lottery ran from 2 October to 7 November 2024, during which 20,822,624 qualified entries were submitted. From this pool, approximately 129,516 prospective applicants were selected, competing for about 55,000 permanent resident visas available under the programme.
The Diversity Visa lottery aims to diversify immigration to the United States by offering permanent residency to nationals from countries with historically lower immigration rates. Selected entrants must complete the full consular process, including document submission, examinations, and interviews at U.S. embassies or consulates, before the fiscal year deadline of 30 September 2026.
Failure to complete these steps results in forfeiture of their place in the programme.
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