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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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To mark the National Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Industry Workers' Day, Health Center No. 1 in Mary, located along Oguzkhan Street, was officially reopened following a comprehensive structural renovation. The inauguration ceremony brought together regional administration officials, members of parliament and the Halk Maslahaty, healthcare specialists, community elders, and local students. Festive musical and theatrical performances by cultural groups and young talents added to the celebratory atmosphere.
The newly reconstructed two-story medical complex is outfitted with state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment rooms, family medicine suites, bacteriological and physiotherapy departments, as well as specialized laboratories. Equipped with advanced European medical technology, the center offers a full suite of services including ultrasound, echocardiography, electrocardiography, and endoscopy.
The renovation project was successfully carried out by the local private construction enterprise "Yhlasa Ynam." During the official ceremony, outstanding construction workers were awarded valuable commemorative gifts presented on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan.
Additionally, to boost mobile diagnostic capabilities in the region, a fully equipped "Mercedes-Benz" mobile medical unit featuring digital X-ray and fluorography technology was officially presented to the health center on behalf of the Head of State.
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