Exciting News: The U.S. Diversity Visa (“Green Card”) Lottery for 2026 is opening soon. The application period will open on Wednesday, October 02, 2024, at 12:00 PM EDT and will close on Tuesday, November 05, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as the website may experience technical issues due to high volume at the end of the application period.
Moreover, it is important to remember the following:
- With limited exceptions, eligibility is dependent upon an applicant’s country of birth
- It is FREE to apply through the government website – if a site charges you a fee, beware.
- Applicants must include their spouse and all unmarried children under the age of 21 in their application – including adopted or stepchildren, regardless of whether they live with the applicant or intend to accompany the applicant to the United States; failing to list these individuals will render both the applicant and the individuals INELIGIBLE for the Diversity Visa Lottery.
- Certain countries, including Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom are INELIGIBLE to apply for the Diversity Visa Lottery; you can find the full list of countries, here.
Wildes & Weinberg understands the aspirations and dreams of individuals seeking to embark on a new journey in the United States. Our experienced team is here to guide you through the application process and answer any questions that you may have to maximize your success. Contact us today to get started!
Wildes & Weinberg was founded in 1960 by Senior Partner, Leon Wildes. Nearly three quarters of a century later, the firm continues to concentrate its practice in all aspects of U.S. immigration and nationality law, servicing the immigration requirements of prominent American and International firms, banks, industrial, financial, and manufacturing concerns, as well as law firms in connection with the personnel needs of their foreign national employees.
In addition, the firm has a distinguished clientele and has done substantial immigration work for performing artists, directors, writers, models, actors/actresses, athletes, fine artists, art dealers, curators, and literary agents. Most notable was Leon Wildes’ successful representation of former Beatle John Lennon and his artist wife, Yoko Ono in their deportation proceedings, the basis of which has inspired legislation, and has been portrayed in films, plays, and literary works worldwide. Some of the firm’s other distinguished clients include scholar Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (z”l), as well as soccer icon Pele, Master Chef Jean-Georges, musicians Sinead O’ Connor and Boy George, as well as Former First Lady Melania Trump and her family.
Michael Wildes, the firm’s Managing Partner, is also currently serving his fourth term as Mayor of Englewood, New Jersey, is the author of Safe Haven in America: Battles to Open the Golden Door (which draws on over a quarter of a century of his practice in the immigration field), is an Adjunct Professor at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York, and serves as Counsel to Lincoln Center and several international/corporate law firms.
Despite difficulties currently being encountered in dealing with U.S. immigration authorities, the firm has maintained an extraordinary track record for success in its cases. The firm’s litigation group has expanded its efforts in filing Mandamus Actions and other Actions in Federal Courts throughout the nation.
In addition, Wildes & Weinberg’s multilingual staff is spread throughout its offices in New York City, Englewood, New Jersey, Miami, Florida, Denver, Colorado and by appointment only in Los Angeles, California and Tel Aviv, Israel, and are known for their experience and special expertise in processing each foreign national’s case with nothing less than the highest level of professionalism.
For more information on our firm please visit www.wildeslaw.com or contact Michael Wildes at michael@wildeslaw.com.