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Beginning in mid-October 2025, the U.S. Department of State will introduce a $1 registration fee for entering the Green Card Lottery, according to timelottery.ru.
Until now, submitting an entry was free of charge. The newly implemented fee is intended to cover administrative expenses such as upgrading computer systems, storing applicant data, and enhancing security checks.
U.S. authorities estimate that the new fee will generate approximately $25 million per year for the federal budget. The fee is non-refundable, regardless of whether an applicant is selected.
Previously, applicants only paid a fee of $330 after winning the lottery. Now, everyone who submits an application must pay $1 upfront.
The immigration platform Boundless has noted that this change may pose difficulties for individuals who lack access to digital payment methods.
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Specialists at the International Science and Technology Park of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan, led by Durdymyrat Gadamov and Altyn Rahmanova, have developed a new-generation bio-agent designed to neutralize soil methane emissions. The solution utilizes local bacteria adapted to the regional climate, which harness methane monooxygenase to convert methane into carbon dioxide and water.
Methane is a major contributor to global warming, with a heat-trapping capacity in the atmosphere significantly higher than that of carbon dioxide. The newly developed bio-agent features high efficiency in industrially congested areas, cost-effectiveness through the use of local raw materials, and complete safety for human health and the environment.
This scientific breakthrough aligns with Turkmenistan's sustainable development strategy, supporting its commitments under the Global Methane Pledge to enhance environmental oversight in the energy sector.
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