Will there be a DV 2016?

[Sm1smom]

Hi guys,
Could someone please supply me the link to the official website from which we have to apply for the DV2016?
I've come across some that states entry is open and wanting payment which I assume are bogus? If anyone could help me with the right website, thanks in advance!

The site is definitely NOT yet open. Those sites you've come across are being run by scam artists. Plus, there's no fee required to register.

https://www.dvlottery.state.gov/

 

[usa_2016]

https://www.dvlottery.state.gov/ is the official site and it is open only in Oct & Nov for registration

 

[alindragos]

I wrote this on the Australian thread and I'll re-paste it because it's actually more on-topic here:
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The Republicans have a good chance of taking the Senate at the midterms this year. The President's party typically performs poorly.

Good news today: "GOP approves hardline immigration stance in party platform"
http://www.ketknbc.com/news/gop-approves-hardline-immigration-stance-in-party

Why is that good news? The more hardline their stance, the less likely any legislation will pass. A moderate bipartisan law will almost certainly kill DVs, so we don't want that. The democrats will filibuster or veto anything extreme. The status quo is our friend. We want gridlock.
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The Tea Party rolling Eric Cantor is great news. He was the sort of moderate Republican that could negotiate and get laws passed.

As far as this goes, Republicans are winning majority in Senate as well.
New info by NWT post 52 Rep vs. 44 Dem in Senate at this point.
Taking these things into account, Republicans are now holding majority in Senate and House...

 

[laplace4]

I think it's safe to say that the DV lottery will continue to go on for the next 2 years. Until the next elections. Keep in mind that it's continual existence is limited, and depending on who wins in 2 years, it will likely be scrapped then.