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March 13, 2026
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U.S. Announces Changes to Green Card Lottery Applications

U.S. Announces Changes to Green Card Lottery Applications

The U.S government said the changes are meant to enhance vetting and reduce fraud by making it easier to verify an individual’s identity earlier in the process...

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The U.S. Department of State has reintroduced a mandatory valid passport requirement for the 2027 Green Card Lottery, aiming to combat fraud within the diversity immigrant visa program.

  • Applicants must now provide a valid and unexpired passport during the application process.
  • The rule, re-established by the administration of President Donald Trump, takes effect 30 days after its March 10 publication.
  • The lottery was previously suspended in December last year following a shooting incident, with reopening delayed to allow applicants time to secure passports.

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