US SUSPENDS GREEN CARD LOTTERY – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

US SUSPENDS GREEN CARD LOTTERY – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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Today I want to talk about breaking immigration news that affects millions of people worldwide: The United States has suspended the Diversity Visa Lottery, also known as the Green Card Lottery. This is a major legal immigration development, and there is a lot of confusion and misinformation right now—so let’s break down what happened, why it happened, and what it means legally. WHAT IS THE DIVERSITY VISA LOTTERY? First, let’s start with the basics. The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program was created by Congress in 1990. Each year, it provides about 50,000 green cards to people from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States. Key points: • It is random selection, but not automatic approval • Winners must still pass: o Background checks o Medical exams o Security screening o Consular interviews This program has been a lawful pathway to permanent residence for decades. WHAT JUST HAPPENED? In mid-December 2025, the Trump administration, through the Department of Homeland Security, announced that it has paused the Diversity Visa program. This decision came after a high-profile mass shooting, where officials claimed the suspect had originally entered the U.S. through the DV program years ago. The administration stated that the program presents national security concerns and ordered immigration agencies to stop processing Diversity Visa cases. IMPORTANT LEGAL POINT: CAN THE PRESIDENT DO THIS? This is very important. ⚠️ The Diversity Visa program is created by Congress, not by the President. That means: • The President can pause or delay processing • But ending the program entirely requires Congress So at this moment: ❗ This is a suspension or pause, not a permanent termination ❗ The legal authority for this action is likely to be challenged in court We should expect lawsuits and possibly injunctions. WHO IS AFFECTED? This decision affects: • People who already applied • People who were selected but not yet interviewed • People who planned to apply in future years Globally, millions of applicants are impacted—especially individuals from: • Africa • Eastern Europe • Central Asia • The Middle East For many, this was the only realistic legal immigration pathway. COMMON MISCONCEPTION Let me be very clear: ❌ DV lottery winners are not unvetted ❌ This program is not “open borders” ❌ Participants go through the same security screening as other immigrants Suspending the entire program based on one individual is what many critics are calling “collective punishment.” WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Here’s what to watch closely: 1. Federal lawsuits challenging the suspension 2. Congressional action—especially if the pause continues 3. Guidance from USCIS and U.S. embassies about pending cases If courts intervene, processing could resume—as we’ve seen in past immigration cases. FINAL THOUGHTS This is a developing situation. If you: • Applied for the Diversity Visa • Were selected • Or planned to apply in the future Do not rely on rumors or social media posts. Consult a qualified immigration attorney. I will continue to update you as this story develops.

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