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US Court Orders Opening of 2027 Diversity Visa Lottery
TIKVAH Ethiopia · 3 hours ago · Read the Full Story on TIKVAH Ethiopia
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A U.S. federal court ordered the Trump administration to open the 2027 Diversity Visa lottery registration, though the administration has appealed the decision.
- A U.S. federal court ordered the Trump administration to open the 2027 Diversity Visa (DV) lottery program.
- Washington D.C. Federal Judge Jinsook Ohta issued the mandatory order directing U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the State Department to open registration.
- The legal firm Red Eagle Law filed the lawsuit after the government failed to open the 2027 registration on time, raising concerns the program would be canceled.
- The court order requires the Department of State to announce registration details by October 29, 2026.
- Registration is ordered to open for 30 days starting November 1, 2026.
- Selected applicants must be notified by December 3, 2026.
- Selected applicants must complete their visa processing by September 30, 2027, raising concerns that administrative delays could jeopardize their visas.
- The Green Card Lottery was established by the Immigration Act of 1990 to provide permanent residency to countries with low rates of immigration, offering up to 55,000 visas annually.
- Winning the lottery does not guarantee a green card, as applicants must still meet education, work experience, and legal requirements.
- The Trump administration has filed an appeal against the court's decision and requested a stay while the appeal is pending.
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