The Department of State (DOS) announced on November 5, 2025, that it is implementing “certain changes” to the Diversity Visa (DV) entry process and has postponed the start date for the launch of DV-2027.
“We will announce the start date for the DV-2027 registration period as soon as practicable, as well as the date that DV-2027 selection results may become available through the Entry Status Check (ESC),” DOS said, adding that the changes “will not affect the visa application period for individuals selected for DV-2027, which will remain October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027.”
DOS did not indicate a reason for the delay. Some analysts reportedly believe that it may be related to eligibility and registration requirements under review, in addition to the federal government shutdown.
