Notice2024-25240
Diversity Visa Instructions for DV-2026; Correction
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Published
October 31, 2024
Effective
October 1, 2024
Issuing agencies
State Department
Abstract
This document contains a correction to Public Notice 12558 published in the Federal Register on October 1, 2024. The public notice contained an error on the start and end dates for the DV-2026 entry period.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 211 (Thursday, October 31, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 86904]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-25240]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 12572]
Diversity Visa Instructions for DV-2026; Correction
ACTION: Notice of Diversity Visa Program for Fiscal Year 2026;
Correction.
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SUMMARY: This document contains a correction to Public Notice 12558
published in the Federal Register on October 1, 2024. The public notice
contained an error on the start and end dates for the DV-2026 entry
period.
DATES: The notice was effective on October 1, 2024.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Correction
1. In the public notice published on October 1, 2024, 89 FR 79997,
page 79998 of the Entry Period paragraph of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
section lists October 4, 2023, as the start date and November 7, 2023,
as the end date of the DV-2026 entry period. These dates are incorrect.
The entry period for the DV-2026 Program begins on October 2, 2024, and
ends on November 7, 2024. This section is corrected to read as follows:
Entry Period
Applicants must submit entries for the DV-2026 program
electronically at <a href="http://dvprogram.state.gov">dvprogram.state.gov</a> between 12:00 p.m. (noon),
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), Wednesday, October 2, 2024, and
12:00 p.m. (noon), Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT-5), Thursday,
November 7, 2024. Do not wait until the last week of the
registration period to enter as heavy demand may result in website
delays. No late entries or paper entries will be accepted. The law
allows only one entry per person during each entry period. The
Department of State uses sophisticated technology to detect multiple
entries. Submission of more than one entry for a person will
disqualify all entries for that person.
2. The entry period dates listed on page 80001 in question 9 of the
Frequently Asked Questions portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
section incorrectly reflect the start and end dates of the DV-2026
entry period as Wednesday, October 4, 2023, and Tuesday, November 7,
2023. The correct dates are Wednesday, October 2, 2024, and Thursday,
November 7, 2024. Question Nine is corrected to read as follows:
9. When can I submit my entry?
The DV-2026 entry period will run from 12:00 p.m. (noon),
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), Wednesday, October 2, 2024,
until 12:00 p.m. (noon), Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT-5),
Thursday, November 7, 2024. Each year, millions of people submit
entries. Restricting the entry period to these dates ensures
selectees receive notification in a timely manner and gives both the
visa applicants and our embassies and consulates time to prepare and
complete cases for visa issuance.
We strongly encourage you to enter early during the registration
period. Excessive demand at end of the registration period may slow
the processing system. We cannot accept entries after noon EST on
Thursday, November 7, 2024.
3. The entry period dates listed on page 80002 in question 19 of
the Frequently Asked Questions portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
section incorrectly reflect the end date of the DV-2026 entry period as
November 7, 2023. The correct date is November 7, 2024. Question
Nineteen is corrected to read as follows:
19. If the E-DV system rejects my entry, can I resubmit my entry?
Yes, you can resubmit your entry as long as your submission is
completed by 12:00 p.m. (noon) Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT-5)
on Thursday, November 7, 2024. You will not be penalized for
submitting a duplicate entry if the E-DV system rejects your initial
entry. Given the unpredictable nature of the internet, you may not
receive the rejection notice immediately. You can try to submit an
application as many times as is necessary until a complete
application is received and the confirmation notice sent. Once you
receive a confirmation notice, your entry is complete, and you
should NOT submit any additional entries.
Julie M. Stufft,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of
State.
[FR Doc. 2024-25240 Filed 10-30-24; 8:45 am]
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