DV Lottery 2027: How to Apply for Green Card + Step-by-Step Guide (Including Form Walkthrough)

I’ve made a little explanation for you about the DV Lottery 2027 (Green Card Lottery) — what’s new this year, what that $1 fee means, and how to correctly fill out every section of the form.

In the second half of the video, I go step-by-step through the actual application on the **official website (dvprogram.state.gov)** and show you what to write in each field — including some tricky ones like “patronymic name”, photo size, and payment details.

I hope this helps you apply confidently and avoid common mistakes
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0:00 – Is Green Card Lottery happening this year? Trump rumors & Supreme Court explanation
0:49 – Why the $1 payment was introduced and how it works
1:06 – Why you must fill the form yourself (avoid paid agencies!)
1:37 – How to pay the $1 fee & possible issues with cards
1:54 – DV Lottery history & how many winners actually get visas
2:31 – Real story: Elly’s sister who won but didn’t go
2:58 – How the process works and what “DV-2027” means
3:30 – When and how to check your results (May 2026)
3:59 – Why companies may withhold your confirmation number
4:43 – What happens if you win: medical exam, interview & timeline
5:21 – Complications by country: travel restrictions & examples
6:11 – Real case: Belarus couple who won but faced restrictions
6:45 – “Good problems” and mindset when moving to the U.S.
7:00 – Why doing the form yourself prepares you for life in the U.S.
7:25 – Chances of winning & 7% per-country quota explained
7:57 – What to write in “Name” & “Patronymic” field — avoid mistakes!
8:20 – The only official website: dvprogram.state.gov
8:44 – Beware of fake websites & scams
9:32 – What the form looks like and how to recognize the real one
10:04 – When you can check DV-2026 results and why the site crashes
10:42 – Why card name must match your application name
11:36 – Gender, birthday, and birth city fields — common errors
12:30 – How to correctly write your birth city if it changed names
13:00 – Photo requirements and where to make it
13:23 – Mailing address & how notifications don’t work
13:42 – Current country of residence & why not to use agencies
14:01 – Phone number & email section
14:20 – Education level: put what you’ve completed, not ongoing
14:46 – Marital status: how to choose the right option
15:13 – Number of children: under 21 only
15:46 – Spouse and children sections explained
16:04 – Common mistakes: middle name, city spelling, child photo
16:41 – Disabled dependents and what to do
16:56 – Don’t overthink it — it’s still a lottery
17:09 – Save your confirmation number safely!
17:34 – Final advice & how scammers may try to sell your result
17:52 – Outro: immigration, investing, and how to contact Mark