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U.S. Court orders State Department to launch 2027 diversity visa lottery
A federal judge in California has issued a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Department of State, forcing the administration to adhere to a strict timeline for the DV-2027 diversity visa lottery.
Judge Jinsook Ohta ruled that the department must publish official dates by October 29, 2026, and open registrations no later than November 1, 2026. The court mandated a minimum 30-day application period, with results to be announced by December 3, 2026.
The legal action was initiated by the law firm Red Eagle Law following administrative delays. While the State Department, led by Marco Rubio, cited the conclusion of the 2026 fiscal year and logistical complexities as reasons for the delay, the court determined these technical constraints did not justify an indefinite suspension of the program.
New requirements for the 2027 cycle include the necessity of a valid, unexpired passport, the submission of biographical and signature pages, and a $1 registration fee.
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Jinsook Ohta · Marco Rubio · Red Eagle Law · U.S. Department of State · United States
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Federal Judge Jinsook Ohta issued a preliminary injunction against the State Department. eveildesnations.info · nigeractu.info · voixdufaso.info
- [● 2 SOURCES] Official dates for the lottery must be announced by October 29, 2026. nigeractu.info · voixdufaso.info
- [● 3 SOURCES] The DV-2027 diversity visa lottery registrations must open no later than November 1, 2026. eveildesnations.info · nigeractu.info · voixdufaso.info
- [○ 1 SOURCE] New rules for 2027 include a requirement for a valid passport and a $1 registration fee. eveildesnations.info
- [● 2 SOURCES] Selection results must be communicated before December 3, 2026. nigeractu.info · voixdufaso.info
- [● 2 SOURCES] Red Eagle Law filed an emergency lawsuit to compel the State Department to organize the lottery. nigeractu.info · voixdufaso.info
- [● 3 SOURCES] The registration period must last at least 30 days. eveildesnations.info · nigeractu.info · voixdufaso.info
- [● 2 SOURCES] The State Department cited the end of the 2026 fiscal year as a reason for administrative delays. eveildesnations.info · nigeractu.info