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Dreaming of a fresh start in the United States, The DV Immigration Program, officially called the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, gives qualified applicants from around the world a real path to permanent residency. In this guide, you will learn the entire journey from the first click to the moment you...

If you’ve been thinking about your American dream, this moment matters more than ever. The Green Card application process for the Diversity Visa Program (DV 2027) is entering a critical phase, and the rules are tightening fast. With new restrictions, higher stakes, and updated requirements being enforced, the time to...

Why the US Government Has Been Temporarily Shut Down On October 1, 2025, the U.S. federal government entered a partial shutdown because Congress failed to pass new funding for the fiscal year. In practical terms, this meant many federal agencies had to close or scale back operations. Approximately 900,000 federal...

USCIS Immigration Updates The U.S. immigration system continues to evolve, and 2025 brings several key policy updates you cannot afford to ignore. Whether you're applying for a Green Card, renewing your visa, sponsoring a family member, or planning for U.S. citizenship, these USCIS Immigration Updates 2025 directly impact your journey....

Overview of the New immigrant visa interview location change Rule The U.S. Department of State has announced a significant change to where immigrant visa applicants must attend their consular interviews. Effective November 1, 2025, all immigrant visa interviews will be scheduled in the U.S. embassy or consulate that serves the...

It’s important to get your Green Card Application prepared and submitted early for the 2025 Diversity Visa Program (DV-2027) We expect an extraordinarily high volume of applications for the next Diversity Visa Program, so please apply for the 2025 Diversity Visa Program, as soon as possible to avoid missing the...

President Trump Congratulates New U.S. Citizens, Affirming Commitment to Legal Immigration and Diversity Visa Program In an encouraging new video message, President Donald Trump warmly congratulates all new citizens and Legal Immigrants to the United States, sending a clear and positive signal that legal immigration remains deeply valued and welcomed...

Understanding Trump’s New Travel Ban and Its Impact on the Diversity Visa Program. Who is affected? President Donald Trump has recently announced a significant Trump Travel Ban affecting citizens from several countries. This announcement has understandably caused concern among many potential and current applicants of the Diversity Visa (DV) Program....

Submitting the correct photo is one of the most crucial steps in the Green Card application process. Every year, thousands of applicants are disqualified simply because their photo does not meet the official Green Card photo requirements. Even minor errors like incorrect size, lighting or shadows in behind the face...

U.S. Immigrant Visa Fees for Diversity, Family, and Employment-Based Visas The U.S. government has recently updated many immigration fees for 2025. Below we break down the new costs for common immigrant visa categories – including the Diversity Visa Program (Green Card Lottery), family-sponsored visas, and employment-based visas – and compare...