{"id":14207,"date":"2025-12-19T19:56:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T19:56:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usgreencardoffice.com\/blog?p=14207"},"modified":"2025-12-23T09:17:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T09:17:38","slug":"update-regarding-the-diversity-visa-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.usgreencardoffice.com\/blog\/update-regarding-the-diversity-visa-program","title":{"rendered":"Update Regarding the Diversity Visa Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We are aware that recent news and public statements have created uncertainty regarding the Diversity Visa Program. We want to provide clear, factual information and explain what this means for applicants using our service.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Clarification for Applicants Outside the USA <strong>regarding the Department of Homeland Security announcement<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Secretary of Homeland Security, <strong>Kristi Noem<\/strong>, stated that she is directing <strong>USCIS<\/strong> to pause certain processing activities related to the Diversity Visa Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This instruction affects only a very small number of Diversity Visa cases inside the United States<\/strong>. More than 99 percent of Diversity Visa applicants worldwide are processed by the United States Department of State and are not directly affected by this USCIS instruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For applicants applying from outside the United States, the main Diversity Visa process remains under the authority of the Department of State and has not been paused or cancelled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usgreencardoffice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DV-Program-DV-20271-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Diversity Visa Program\" class=\"wp-image-14208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usgreencardoffice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DV-Program-DV-20271-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.usgreencardoffice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DV-Program-DV-20271-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.usgreencardoffice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DV-Program-DV-20271-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.usgreencardoffice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DV-Program-DV-20271.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Diversity Visa Program Has Not Been Cancelled<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Diversity Visa Program remains part of United States immigration law. It has not been terminated, and no legislation has been passed to end it. <strong>Only the United States Congress has the authority to abolish the program, and no such action has taken place.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent developments relate to <strong>administrative decisions and temporary pauses<\/strong> in certain government processes, not the elimination of the program itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>At this time, there is no official announcement stating that the Diversity Visa Program has been cancelled or permanently stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the Diversity Visa Program Is Temporarily Paused<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced a <strong>temporary administrative pause<\/strong> affecting certain processing activities related to the Diversity Visa Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>According to official statements, this pause is linked to a broader security review following several high profile criminal cases discussed in U.S. media. In one widely reported case, a suspect was said to have obtained permanent residence through the Diversity Visa Program many years earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, the current administration has initiated an internal reassessment of procedures at an administrative level. <strong>This action has been described as precautionary and review based, not as a policy decision to end the program.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio d-flex justify-content-center my-5\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Important Diversity Visa Program Update Explained | Clearing the Confusion for Applicants\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L8XKhwN01vI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the Program Was Paused<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/News\/visas-news\/changes-to-2027-dv-program-entry-period.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Department of State<\/a><\/strong> is implementing certain changes to the Diversity Visa (DV) entry process.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department of Homeland Security has initiated a temporary administrative review affecting certain Diversity Visa related processing activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Based on official explanations, the temporary pause is intended to allow government agencies to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2022 Review existing security screening procedures<br>\u2022 Evaluate selection and vetting processes<br>\u2022 Strengthen public confidence in the U.S. immigration system<\/strong><br><strong>\u2022 <strong>Update the existing system with passport verification<\/strong><\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Government representatives have publicly emphasized that the goal is to review and refine existing procedures, not to abolish the Diversity Visa Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Many U.S. media outlets and immigration analysts also note that while the program has long been politically debated, it remains a firmly established component of United States immigration policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Temporary Pause Versus Cancellation, The Key Difference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This distinction is critical for applicants to understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Diversity Visa Program has <strong>not<\/strong> been cancelled!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ending the program would require:<br><br><strong>\u2022 A formal amendment to United States immigration law<br>\u2022 Approval by a majority in the United States Congress<br>\u2022 Legislation that has not been proposed or passed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The current situation involves a temporary administrative pause affecting processing activity, not the legal existence of the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At present, there is no indication that Congress is moving to terminate the Diversity Visa Program.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the DHS Instruction to USCIS Has Limited Impact on Most Applicants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the clarification between a temporary pause and cancellation, it is equally important to understand <strong>which government agency is actually affected<\/strong> by the recent instruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The statement announced by the Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, directs <strong>USCIS<\/strong> to pause certain Diversity Visa related processing activities. It does not originate from USCIS itself, and it does not change who legally administers the Diversity Visa Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Administers the Diversity Visa Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Diversity Visa Program is administered by the United States Department of State, not by USCIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department of State, through the Kentucky Consular Center, is responsible for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>\u2022 Operating the Diversity Visa registration system<br>\u2022 Conducting the random selection<br>\u2022 Issuing confirmation numbers<br>\u2022 Processing DS 260 forms<br>\u2022 Scheduling visa interviews at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>USCIS does not control these functions and does not have the authority to cancel, suspend, or prevent the Diversity Visa Program from opening for applicants outside the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What DHS Directed USCIS to Pause<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The instruction issued by the Department of Homeland Security applies to <strong>USCIS processing inside the United States<\/strong>, mainly Diversity Visa based Adjustment of Status cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These cases involve applicants who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>\u2022 Are already physically present in the United States<br>\u2022 Have been selected in the Diversity Visa Program<br>\u2022 Apply to adjust their status through USCIS instead of a U.S. embassy or consulate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This group represents <strong>less than one percent of all Diversity Visa cases worldwide<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The overwhelming majority of Diversity Visa applicants live outside the United States and are processed entirely through the Department of State and U.S. embassies abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Not Affected for Applicants Outside the United States<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For applicants applying from outside the United States, the DHS instruction to USCIS does not directly affect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>\u2022 Opening of Diversity Visa registration<br>\u2022 Random selection and issuance of confirmation numbers<br>\u2022 Processing through the Kentucky Consular Center<br>\u2022 Visa interviews and issuance at U.S. embassies and consulate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Those steps remain under the authority of the United States Department of State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Clarification Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the announcement received significant public attention, its practical scope is limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Diversity Visa Program remains part of United States immigration law and continues to operate under the Department of State. Any attempt to end the program would require Congressional action and a change in the law, which has not occurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The current situation involves an administrative instruction affecting a narrow category of internal USCIS cases, not the existence or legality of the Diversity Visa Program itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why We Recommend Submitting Your DV-2027 Application Now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the pause announced by the Department of Homeland Security affects only a limited internal category and does not prevent the Department of State from reopening the main Diversity Visa process, applicants applying from outside the United States are not barred from participating in the next cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Even during a temporary pause, we strongly recommend that eligible applicants <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usgreencardoffice.com\/apply\">submit their DV-2027 application through our website<\/a> as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Our submission service is open 365 days a year. This allows applicants to be fully prepared in advance, rather than waiting for government announcements or sudden changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When the program resumes, we expect that the submission period and issuance of confirmation numbers may be much shorter than normal. In such situations, only applications that are already complete, reviewed, and approved can be submitted immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>By applying now through our service, your application will be:<br><strong><br>\u2022 Fully prepared and reviewed by our immigration team<br>\u2022 Checked manually for accuracy and compliance<br>\u2022 Ready for immediate submission as soon as confirmation numbers are issued<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach protects applicants from short deadlines, system congestion, and last minute errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usgreencardoffice.com\/apply\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usgreencardoffice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/acf3c043.gif\" alt=\"marriage based Green Card\" class=\"wp-image-4094\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Application Is Safe and Valid for Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When you apply through <strong>US Green Card Office<\/strong>, your application is not lost, even if the program is temporarily paused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your application remains valid for life within our system. This means:<br><strong><br>\u2022 Your information and documents are securely stored<br>\u2022 Your application does not expire due to temporary pauses<br>\u2022 No re-submission is required when the program resumes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as the United States government reactivates the program and begins issuing confirmation numbers, we will immediately submit all approved applications and provide confirmation numbers without delay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No Action Required Later, Preparation Matters Now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Waiting for official announcements often leaves applicants with very limited time to act. Preparing your application now ensures that you are positioned correctly the moment the program moves forward again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Our role is to manage compliance, accuracy, and timing on your behalf, so you do not need to react under pressure or uncertainty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Commitment to You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We continuously monitor official government communications and operational developments related to the Diversity Visa Program. If any updates affect your application or the program status, we will inform you promptly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Temporary pauses and administrative reviews do not eliminate the program. Preparation remains the most effective way to protect your opportunity.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/support.usgreencardoffice.com\/hc\/en-gb\">Support Team<\/a>. We are here to assist you 365 days a year and to support you throughout the process of pursuing your American dream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usgreencardoffice.com\/introduction\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usgreencardoffice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Live-and-work-in-USA-COMP.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usgreencardoffice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Live-and-work-in-USA-COMP.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.usgreencardoffice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Live-and-work-in-USA-COMP-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.usgreencardoffice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Live-and-work-in-USA-COMP-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:52px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are aware that recent news and public statements have created uncertainty regarding the Diversity Visa Program. 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