Green Card Lottery 2027: Court Refuses to Pause, Registration Due by November 1
The court denied a stay and ordered the State Department to open DV-2027 registration no later than November 1, 2026.
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Green Card Lottery 2027 Ordered to Open by Court
A federal court has imposed a schedule for opening DV-2027 registration. This guide explains the deadlines, the unresolved appeal question, and safe preparation steps.
Green Card Lottery Scams: Fee-Charging Websites and Fake You Won Emails
The Department of State warns DV entrants about fake notices and payment demands. Entry is free, and selection is checked only through Entrant Status Check.
Adjusting Status Inside the U.S.: The New USCIS Discretion Policy and the Lawsuit Against It
USCIS's May 2026 policy places renewed attention on discretion in adjustment cases. A lawsuit was filed in October, but its filing alone has not erased the policy.
Selective Service Registration for Male Green Card Holders
Most male Green Card holders ages 18 through 25 must register with Selective Service. Registration is not military induction, but a missing record may affect a later naturalization review.
The Public Charge Case Now Has a Schedule: Briefing Runs Into 2027
A federal judge set a briefing schedule through March 2027 in the challenge to the new public charge rule. The court canceled the October 9 conference, but it did not pause the rule.
You Won the Green Card Lottery but No Visa Is Being Issued
The State Department has paused diversity visa issuance. Applications and interviews may continue, but consular posts cannot issue new DVs under the current guidance.
DV-2028 Requirements: Who Can Apply for the Green Card Lottery?
The DV-2028 entry period has still not been announced, but the eligibility rules sit in the regulation already. We cover low-admission birth, high school equivalency, the O*NET work experience route, and claiming a spouse's or parent's country.
Money Laundering and Green Cards: USCIS PA-2026-14 Explained
USCIS issued PA-2026-14 on September 23, adding guidance on trafficking, money laundering, family benefits, and evidence.
