On December 19, 2025, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it has paused the Diversity Visa (DV) Program, commonly known as the green card lottery, which grants immigrant visas through a random selection process.

The Diversity Visa Program It is a U.S. government initiative that makes up to 50,000 immigrant visas available each year to people from countries with historically low levels of immigration to the United States. These visas are awarded through a lottery system, and those selected can apply for lawful permanent residence (“green card”) if they meet the eligibility requirements.

This pause affects ongoing processing and the issuance of new diversity visas while DHS reviews the policy. This may create uncertainty for people who were preparing to apply or are currently in the process of obtaining a visa through this program.
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