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EDV 2027 (DV Lottery 2027) Opening Date in Nepal: Is the Form Open?

Is the EDV 2027 form open? Not yet: a US appeals court paused the 1 November opening. The latest for Nepal, the new US$1 fee, passport rule and what to prepare.

By Manoj Kumar Thapa

· 6 min read

The EDV 2027 opening date is one of the most searched questions in Nepal right now, and the answer is disappointing: the DV Lottery 2027 (DV-2027, the "green card lottery") entry form has not opened, and there is no new date. A US judge had told the State Department to open registration by 1 November 2026, but on 29 October 2026 a federal appeals court put that order on hold (Fragomen; Bloomberg Law).

Latest, 5 November 2026: still closed. No new date has been given, and no court has ruled again since the 29 October pause (Envoy Global; Goeschl Law). This page will be updated as soon as that changes.

What happened to the DV lottery 2027, step by step

Date What happened
November 2025 The State Department announces changes to the DV-2027 entry period
December 2025 The State Department pauses the Diversity Visa programme, DV-2026 visa processing included
19 August 2026 Red Eagle Law, a US immigration law firm, sues because DV-2027 has not opened
14 October 2026 A federal judge in California orders registration to open by 1 November 2026, for 30 days
29 October 2026 The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals pauses that order, so DV-2027 stays shut

(Fragomen; Bloomberg Law)

The pause began after a Portuguese man who had got his visa through the lottery became the suspect in a series of fatal shootings in Rhode Island and Massachusetts (Bloomberg Law).

The appeals judges wrote that "we do not endorse the Department's failure to open the lottery registration period". Even so, they thought the law firm was unlikely to win, chiefly because it isn't a lottery applicant itself. Their decision does not close the case or end the programme: the appeal goes on, and things could still change (Bloomberg Law; Fragomen).

What will be different when it opens

  • A US$1 entry fee: under a new rule, each entry costs US$1, paid online as you submit it (Camp Legal). Until now, entering was free.
  • A passport is required: a final rule in force since 10 April 2026 says the main applicant must enter the details of a valid, unexpired passport and upload a scan of its photo and signature page (EIG Law; GT Law).

What to prepare now, before the form opens

The entry window normally lasts only about a month, and the final days are the busiest. Have these ready before it opens:

  1. A valid passport for the main applicant. No passport yet? Apply now, because a Nepali passport takes time.
  2. A recent digital photo of everyone on the entry: you, your spouse and every unmarried child under 21, even those who won't move with you. Each photo must be a square, recent JPEG of 240 kB or less; follow the State Department's photo requirements. Our free DV photo tool crops it to 600×600 pixels and keeps it under 240 kB, right on your phone. Don't reuse an old photo.
  3. Proof that you qualify: a high school education or its equivalent, or qualifying work experience (USA.gov). The State Department has long defined this as 12 years of formal schooling, so in Nepal you should plan on having completed Class 12 (+2), not just SEE. Confirm this in the DV-2027 instructions once they're out.
  4. A way to pay US$1 online, for example a dollar card from your bank.
  5. Family details: full names, dates of birth (switch BS dates to AD with our Nepali date converter) and places of birth for everyone on the entry.
  6. An email address that you control, not one belonging to an agent.

Official times are given in US Eastern Time. Nepal is 10 hours 45 minutes ahead of it from November to March, and 9 hours 45 minutes ahead while the US is on daylight saving time.

How to check the EDV result (there is no Nepal name list)

Every year, posts claiming to show the "EDV result Nepal name list" spread fast. No official name list exists, for Nepal or anywhere else:

  • Results appear only on the official site, dvprogram.state.gov, under Entrant Status Check, where you look yours up with your confirmation number (USA.gov).
  • The State Department never contacts winners by letter or email, and it won't ask for money before you apply (USA.gov).
  • Lost your confirmation number? The official site can retrieve it. Don't pay an agent to "find" your result.

DV-2027 results can't exist until the entry period has opened and closed, so any "EDV 2027 result" doing the rounds now is fake.

How to avoid EDV scams

  • You can enter only on the official site, dvprogram.state.gov. Until that site says otherwise, any other website or Facebook page announcing "EDV 2027 is open" is wrong.
  • No one can register you ahead of time, and no agent can raise your odds. Winners are picked at random.
  • The official fee is US$1. Don't pay anyone for a "guaranteed" or "priority" entry.
  • Save your confirmation number yourself when you enter. You need it to check the result, so don't leave it only with an agent.
  • Get your photo and details exactly right, and enter once: duplicate entries are disqualified.

Frequently asked questions

Is EDV 2027 open in Nepal?
No. As of 5 November 2026, DV-2027 registration has not opened in any country.
What is the EDV 2027 opening date in Nepal?
None has been announced. It depends on the court case and on the US State Department. Whatever date is set will apply worldwide, Nepal included.
What happened to the DV lottery 2027?
The State Department paused the programme in December 2025. A judge ordered it to open by 1 November 2026, but on 29 October 2026 an appeals court put that order on hold while the appeal continues.
Where do I register for the DV lottery 2027?
Only at dvprogram.state.gov, once it opens. There is no other official form, app or website.
Is there a fee for the DV-2027 lottery?
Yes, a new US$1 registration fee for each entry, paid online when you submit. Anyone asking for more is charging for their own service, not for the lottery.
Who is eligible for the DV-2027 lottery? Can Nepalis apply?
You need to be a native of an eligible country and have a high school education or its equivalent, or qualifying work experience (USA.gov). Nepal has been on the eligible list in recent years; the official DV-2027 instructions will confirm the countries when they are published.
Is there an EDV result Nepal name list?
No. The State Department doesn't publish names. You can check only your own result, at dvprogram.state.gov, with your confirmation number.
When will EDV 2027 results come out?
Nobody knows yet, because entries haven't opened. Results are checked only through the official Entrant Status Check with your confirmation number. All DV-2027 visas must still be issued by 30 September 2027, so the later the lottery runs, the less time winners have (VisaVerge).
Is the DV lottery open for 2028?
No. Each lottery is named after the US fiscal year of its visas, and DV-2027 is the one that's delayed. No dates for DV-2028 have been announced.

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Sources: Fragomen, 30 Oct 2026 · Bloomberg Law, 30 Oct 2026 · Envoy Global · Goeschl Law · Fragomen: court order · EIG Law · GT Law · Camp Legal · USA.gov: DV eligibility · USA.gov: DV results · State Department: photo requirements · Newsweek