DV-2026 Eligible Countries: Complete List for U.S. Diversity Visa
The State Department’s DV-2026 list (as of October 2025) confirms most countries are eligible but excludes 19 high-immigration countries like India, China, Mexico, and Nigeria. Chargeability exceptions to a spouse’s…
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