DV 2026 Application Guide: Step-by-Step Process for a Successful Application!

[@michaelkomwiswa9603]

Thx so much Sir, all the best to all of us who will b applying.

[@lucyn1753]

Loud and clear.the beginning of better days.sitted listening carefully💃dancing slowly in a way am pleaing God.pamoja🙏

[@Fridahtwitch]

Tomorrow I'll do my entries, mungu mbele

[@samsonokenye4130]

I love how u're answering questions bro. Joining you soonest am waiting for my 2NL. Case No AF20K

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

Congratulations 🎊

[@awuor-Ooko]

Wow congratulations 🎉

[@awuor-Ooko]

Wow congratulations 🎉

[@awuor-Ooko]

Wow congratulations 🎉

[@awuor-Ooko]

Wow congratulations 🎉

[@tirokerileng3556]

Watching from Botswana 🇧🇼

[@AbubacarrSowe-v2h]

Thank you I'm watching you right now from Banjul the Gambia

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@geraldmenya6553]

Watching from Uganda 🇺🇬

[@CharlesKariuki-ht7mb]

Great explanation..Thanks bro for sharing ...

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

Thanks and welcome

[@willycentwanjiru1432]

Continue giving us hope bro

[@willycentwanjiru1432]

I sent u my dv 2026 dv passport photo to check for me if it meet the requirements. I emailed you.

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

Send it to [e-mail]

[@willycentwanjiru1432]

Noted

[@willycentwanjiru1432]

Av already sent you

[@fridahnyaboke2898]

GOD bless you 🙏

[@mosesmochama9548]

Thank you so much Bernard for sharing this

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

You're very welcome

[@SammyNdungu-w6z]

Good heart soon we will have testimony

[@susanwainaina6410]

Thanks Benard for sharing

[@musasiziben3659]

My name sake 🙏 we really appreciate 🙏

[@mojiburrahmanid]

Your entry for the 2026 Diversity Visa program was received on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 4:08:00 PM EDT. Please do NOT close this window until you have printed this confirmation page or made a record of your Confirmation Number.

[@MorstayGlobalResources]

Can I use a mobile phone to register, like a iPhone

[@victorjumoke8804]

Thank you so much for the information, please I am having issues in the eligibility

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

Yes whats up ?

[@samarahmad8591]

My birth certificate has four names and only first two of them are listed on my passport as first and last. Which document to follow ? Can you please help. Thanks

[@jamesmainawambui]

FOR those who went to KMTC where does it fit

[@ndutakiroko1103]

What do I do to my daughter who has refused to stop smiling in her photos for application? How detrimental is her smile?

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

Try taking as many photos of her as possible.

[@nisarpracticalenglish8374]

On which date you apply sir a lot of people especially from Afghanistan said that as soon as you enter you have a higher chance

[@baashaguy4598]

My question is, is it necessary you fill in the postal address because I for one don't have postal address

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

Yes it’s necessary. Anything with * is mandatory. You can use a nearby school address or your church or someone’s address.

[@willycentwanjiru1432]

For example i have a diploma in ICT what level of education should i choose?

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

You can choose vocational.

[@willycentwanjiru1432]

Thank you bro.

[@rosynyein5394]

My husband already applied and added me and our daughter under his application. Can I still apply separately again and add him and our daughter under his application?

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

Yes.

[@Gibson-hj5bt]

place poa ya kupigwa pica ni wapi ju last iliniangusha

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

Just look for a professional photographer near you.

[@Gibson-hj5bt]

@@KenyaUSATimesTV thank you i am praying for the best this time

[@ednahmongare4602]

Hey Bernard what if u use a phone to take pics for children then you take to a cyber person to edit

[@ChrisWaBusia]

Mkuu niko na swali.. Sai niko Mombasa but nimezaliwa Busia..so hapo kwa mailing address nitumie ya current location Mombasa ama niandike ya kule home Busia?

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

yes your mailing address should be from where you currently reside

[@VioletTsuma]

There in a country you live today,i put kenya but am in saudi,will it affect anything ??if at all am chosen?

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

You have to be honest. Why put Kenya and yet you’re not there?

[@PhaniceAchieng-yo3bx]

Can some answer me plz about the photo should I take the picture with a plain t-shirt without any letters appearing

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

@@PhaniceAchieng-yo3bx it doesn’t matter. Obviously wearing tshirt is not prudent.

[@PhaniceAchieng-yo3bx]

@@KenyaUSATimesTV thanks for the information

[@MercyMexci]

I was born in mombasa but my birth certificate ni different sasa niandike gani??? Coz mombasa ni city lkn yenye iko kwa birth ni county

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

Write whatever thing is in the birth certificate 😂

[@sindieBeauty-er2hz]

Should I use my school certificate name or should use my national ID name?

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

Your names should match in all documents. Your document of reference is your birth certificate

[@sindieBeauty-er2hz]

@@KenyaUSATimesTV OK sir

[@IshmaelKinyanjui]

Apo kwa education ,,,MTU wa college anajaza wapi

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

Either vocational

[@bienvenunitunga7380]

Mkuu kama niko kwa contract sitakua shida coz kama niko dubai i think nitafanya interview dubai soo walabu wataniruhusu kwenda kufanya interview what i can do??

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

Not big issue. Just think critically , there’s always something to tell your company.

[@sindieBeauty-er2hz]

I don't understand on where you were born. U mean we can put a district name? Or what

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

You put whatever is in birth certificate

[@sindieBeauty-er2hz]

@@KenyaUSATimesTV OK fine

[@sindieBeauty-er2hz]

@@KenyaUSATimesTV because mine is a district not city

[@adhiambobeatrice629]

Uli apply cyber gani kenya

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

somewhere in Kericho,Litein

[@Theekiaries]

Plus i want to apply for my parent but i and my brother we are 21 and above so i should only include my younger siblings and i should say that they only have 2 children

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

children under the age of 21 are only included.

[@francismacharia1786]

Thenks bro for the knowledge i really desire to join US marines or Us Coast guard

[@saakizisaac7174]

my spouse doesn't have first /surname

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

What do you mean? Is your spouse using middle name only or what? Rephrase your statement to make it clear( you’ve insinuated that first name is the same as surname,which is not true). Let me make it clear: FIRST NAME: MOSTLY CHRISTIAN OR BAPTISMAL NAME LAST NAME : same as FAMILY NAME OR SURNAME I THINK YOU ARE CONFUSING NAMES.

[@saakizisaac7174]

@@KenyaUSATimesTV SOORY I MEANT SHE ONLY HAS TWO NAMES FIRST AND MIDDLE NAME NO SURNAME/LAST NAME

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

Its okay. There's the option of choosing no last name.

[@AnthonyKpadeh]

Thanks so much for the update sir. This is my Question: Can you submit the DS-260 without a high school documents?

[@AnthonyKpadeh]

That's if you play as a high school graduate, do you need to submit your national exam certificate when filling the DS-260?

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

There’s no document required in the submission of the DS260.You must only present the original documents during the interview.

[@eugenenizeyimana2020]

Helloo Bernard! I have question regarding this first entry, so we've been arguing with my friend about the parents names, he is trying to convince me that are required but me I said not so who's right!?? And where to fill those names?

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

From the video at least you’ve seen whose names are written in the application form. Please share this video with your friend.

[@eugenenizeyimana2020]

@@KenyaUSATimesTV thanks brother

[@daisyarodi5903]

So because I'm currently doing my thesis for master's degree ,i should write some graduate courses right?

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

Exactly 👍.

[@daisyarodi5903]

@@KenyaUSATimesTV then if I fail 😂😂when going for interview I carry result slips for some semester have done right

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

No issue. If you graduate before the interviews,you will update the consular officer about this new change.

[@MillicentTekno]

I'm from kiambu but was born in pumwani i will indicate Nairobi

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

Yes

[@MillicentTekno]

Thanks​@@KenyaUSATimesTV

[@paulchege7988]

Hello. Sir please help me with this info if not married but you have kids or not legally married can you include the children or just apply as a 'cingle' papa

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

What’s your situation? Do you have a wife and kids though not legally married? If yes,fill married. Then start civil marriage registration at your local marriage registrar offices as soon as possible.

[@daisyarodi5903]

Tell me the exact date you applied 😅

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

😂 here comes the myth makers. First day but it doesn’t matter the day you apply. Just make sure it’s not last minute rush application. The last few days of the application, the system may break down due to high traffic and if you have not applied,you will loose a chance.

[@daisyarodi5903]

@@KenyaUSATimesTV alright. Thanks

[@SusanMuturi-nz8ec]

Just wishing that you will see my question,,,,, i submitted D 260 without the kids passports no ,,, will this affect my interview scheduling

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

@@SusanMuturi-nz8ec is it DV2025? What are your plans for your kid’s passports? Have you applied for their passports? What’s your case number range? Are they accompanying you? When you get their passports,you may need to request KCC to unlock your Ds260 so that you can update your kids passport section.

[@SusanMuturi-nz8ec]

@@KenyaUSATimesTV yes dv2025, case no 28 thousand, I have the passports with me they came out , yes am going with them, I am just worried if I unlock it might delay my scheduleling dates , and if not ,, will it have any effect on processing

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

I don’t have the exact answer. But I think you should unlock and resubmit with updated passports.

[@francisowitiagengo3700]

I am currently separated with My wife not legally. Is it possible if I apply as single?

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

No, separation orders will be required during the interview. Just apply as married .

[@Tishbe_Electrical]

Hapo kwa 2yrs experience Kwa mtu wa class 8 na ni driver?

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

@@Tishbe_Electrical It’s unfortunate,he or she may not qualify. They do require www.onetonline.org/help/online/zones job zone 4 and 5 which require high level of training.

[@reginammbone9493]

Am in Dubai....can I fill the Mailing Address here in Dubai coz am completing my contract on May,...will the the DV Lottery be announced or

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

Mailing address is for where you currently live as of when you do the application. Use Dubai for address only.

[@euniceasongwe6465]

I don't have mailing address

[@euniceasongwe6465]

Can I skip number 8?

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

Use your nearby school or your church mailing address

[@juliahwambui3669]

Answer this pliz,,, what if i dont include my kid in the application then I win and migrate to the US, is there any other way i can bring my kid over to the US???

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

Please include your children. It will be difficult to do otherwise later.

[@Tishbe_Electrical]

NIKO HAPA NA 2026 NIYANGU

[@HUSSEINMohamed-ck8dk]

Does the passport is mandatory of dv2026

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

Not likely.

[@charityjones6834]

Hi am single mother of one but in his birth cerficate no name for sirname can i use maiden name as sirname

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

Use whatever names are in the birth certificate

[@perypery1865]

Where can I get that code that you say that I should first put my code

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

It will be on the application. It will be on screen.

[@AmbuAmbu-xz6vo]

Hello sir! Could you please tell me when we will receive our 2nl of dv 2025?

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

Just be patient. Anytime.

[@AmbuAmbu-xz6vo]

Any time we will receive our 2nl?

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

@@AmbuAmbu-xz6vo We can only speculate but the Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) has the discretion when scheduling the Diversity Visa (DV) interviews. They follow a set process based on the applicant's case number, availability of visa numbers, and the U.S. government's fiscal year timeline. Once an applicant's case number becomes current (eligible for an interview), the KCC will schedule the interview and notify the applicant through the Entrant Status Check system. Applicants are responsible for checking the system regularly to receive updates. So, the timing and scheduling are primarily managed by the KCC, not by the embassy or consulate.

[@edwardonchonga6353]

​@@KenyaUSATimesTVHow do we check the system?

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

For what specifically?

[@MashalAnan-j7i]

I am in class 10. What education level should I choose to register for DV Lottery?

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

I’m not in a position to know the system of education of your country. Which country are you from? Then again you can easily google this.

[@MashalAnan-j7i]

I'm from Afghanistan

[@MashalAnan-j7i]

Mr. has studied here in Afghanistan from 1st to 6th primary. He has completed secondary education from 7th to 9th grade. And has studied 10 to 12 high school. So, I am in the 10th grade, that is, I have studied high school and now I am doing it. So what level of education should I choose? When registering to DV.

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

I don't know about your country. I have no answer to your question, I suggest you look for your countrymen you have won diversity lottery and ask them how they normally do it there.

[@tracynjoki7678]

What if you are married, can you use your husband's name as last/family name?

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

😂 It’s not mandatory for a wife to have her husband’s name. It’s optional. Just use your names as they appear on your documents.

[@tracynjoki7678]

@@KenyaUSATimesTV his name is on my ID & PASSPORT but not on my birth certificate

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

What? Your names in the birth certificate and the passport should match. You may need to amend your passport.

[@joemandy558]

What if i get married after the application how am i treated

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

Life happens. As long as it’s legit marriage with required documentation, it’s okay

[@joemandy558]

@@KenyaUSATimesTV asante sana

[@joemandy558]

@@KenyaUSATimesTV lastly if I have no host but can support my self for I say 2 or 3 months but no job offer, how do I answer the interviewer

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

Win first.

[@joemandy558]

Kkk

[@AbielGoitom-qu4bn]

Can I apply dv 2026 am from south sudan am refugee from eritrea

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

Yes, you can apply for the Diversity Visa (DV) 2026 if you are originally from Eritrea and living as a refugee in South Sudan, provided Eritrea is eligible for the DV program. The key requirement for the DV Lottery is the country of birth, not the country where you currently reside. Since Eritrea is typically eligible for the DV program, you should be able to apply. Here are some things to keep in mind: 1. **Country of Eligibility**: Your eligibility is based on your country of birth, which is Eritrea, not South Sudan. 2. **Residence**: Being a refugee in another country does not affect your ability to apply, as long as you meet other requirements. 3. **Application Process**: When filling out the application, you will use Eritrea as your country of eligibility, and you'll enter your current residence details (South Sudan) in the relevant sections. Always ensure that you follow the specific guidelines on eligibility for the DV 2026 program when it opens, as these can sometimes change from year to year.

[@AbielGoitom-qu4bn]

@KenyaUSATimesTV thank you my bro for your clear information...but I didn't understand full minutes of your video coz am not good at english so how can apply in my phone google...or send me the link

[@baronphiri8605]

Hello brother man, I'm from Zambia and I have a b1,b2 visitors visa and currently in the USA, is it OK for me to apply for the same program? Can it possible.

[@Theekiaries]

Do we use capital letters when applying for dv

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

It does not matter

[@jessyekaru4798]

Am a kenyan in Qatar so postal adress mtu ujua aje?

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

For which address? For current address in Qatar,Just google or ask your employer. How do you normally receive mail while in Qatar.

[@bienvenunitunga7380]

Kama uko Kwa contract ata uki win Kabla haijaisha itakua noma

[@jessyekaru4798]

@@bienvenunitunga7380 I will just change country of interview ikuwe Kenya and I resign I go back home

[@samsonokenye4130]

I'm also in Qatar . I used my Kenyan address and got selected this yr waiting for my 2NL. This was my 5th attempt 😅

[@jessyekaru4798]

@@samsonokenye4130 😁😁😁I'll do that

[@MorstayGlobalResources]

Must i have a dollar account to make payment

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

@@MorstayGlobalResources to make which payment,your question is incomplete.

[@MorstayGlobalResources]

@@KenyaUSATimesTV are we to make payment for the visa fee for the USA visa lottery

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

You mean visa interview fee at the embassy ? You don’t need to have a dollar. You can pay cash with your local or in dollar bills if you have.

[@MorstayGlobalResources]

@@KenyaUSATimesTV can my phone do the this visa registration

[@knowledgetricks3142]

When is the application opening?

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

The application period for the Diversity Visa (DV) 2026 Lottery is expected to open in early October 2024, as the DV Lottery typically runs each year during the first week of October and closes in early November. While the exact dates have not been officially announced yet, the U.S. Department of State usually releases the application opening and closing dates a few weeks prior to the start. It is important to regularly check the official [DV Lottery website](dvprogram.state.gov) or stay updated through official U.S. government sources to confirm the exact dates for DV-2026.

[@knowledgetricks3142]

@@KenyaUSATimesTV ok thanks what do they need in criteria? I mean passport etc?

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

02 October,2024 to 05 November,2024

[@SilviAmara-i5c]

I've heard that it's not possible to apply for DV 2026 without a passport. Is that true?

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

Don’t rely on rumors. Do research. A passport is no longer required to apply for the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery as of the DV-2024 program. Previously, applicants needed a valid, unexpired passport to submit their application, but this requirement has been removed. For the DV-2026 application, applicants do not need to provide passport information, which makes the process easier for many potential entrants. How did it start?Yes, the removal of the passport requirement for the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery program was officially announced as a result of a U.S. court ruling in 2022. The requirement for passport information was introduced in 2019 for the DV-2021 application cycle but was later challenged in court. In **February 2022**, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled against the requirement, stating that it was unlawfully implemented. As a result of the court's decision, the Department of State removed the passport requirement starting with the DV-2024 cycle. This change was reflected in the official instructions for the DV-2024 program, where there is no longer a mention of the need for a passport during the application process. The same instructions are expected to apply to the DV-2026 cycle unless otherwise updated by the Department of State. For the most current information, always refer to the official Diversity Visa program instructions on the [U.S. Department of State website](travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/diversity-visa-program-entry.html).

[@Gate-gg]

​@@KenyaUSATimesTV my question is how will I get host and I don't have a family member or a friend I know in the Us

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

@@Gate-gg that’s not important for now. Apply and win first.

[@NamubiruSylivia-xh1ig]

Can I apply alone then after win invite my kids and husband​@@KenyaUSATimesTV

[@wanyinarooney5022]

Do you feel them all in capital letters ?

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

@@wanyinarooney5022 it doesn’t matter. However, for smooth and faster application,make it all caps.

[@AmbuAmbu-xz6vo]

Sir!Reply me I'm waiting for your reply

[@MillyOwnio]

Wha was your confirmation number

[@isatusajorbah4308]

Thanks for sharing watching from Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 Can you send your email address for us to sen our photos for you to verify please

[@KenyaUSATimesTV]

[e-mail]

[@bienvenunitunga7380]

Give me your email

[@isatusajorbah4308]

Thanks for sharing I have sent my photo through your email