On October 14, 2026, federal judge Jinsook Ohta mandated the US Department of State to restart the Diversity Visa (DV-2027) application process following significant delays. The court-ordered timeline requires the official schedule to be released by October 29, with registration opening on November 1 for a 30-day window, and candidate selection scheduled for December 3, 2026. While these dates stem from legal proceedings, official consular announcements remain necessary. Previously, 5,457 applicants linked to Algeria were selected for the 2026 program. Applicants must present a valid passport and pay a one-dollar entry fee. US authorities confirmed that previous visa suspensions affecting Algerians were lifted in August 2026, and have warned candidates to strictly use the official government portal to avoid scams.