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Why the US is targeting the diversity visa lottery and what it means for applicants
WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security announced its intention to pause a visa program intended to admit certain individuals to the United States, though it’s unclear whether it’s been suspended entirely. The…
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Trump suspends green card visa lottery after shooting at Brown University
The Trump administration has ordered the suspension of the diversity visa program — more commonly known as the green card lottery — after authorities confirmed that the suspect in a shooting at Brown…
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H-1B visa lottery with new $100,000 fees launches
By Alicia A. Caldwell and Paayal Zaveri | Bloomberg The Trump administration’s overhaul of the US visa system for highly skilled immigrants is about to get its first major test. The annual lottery…
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A little-known diversity visa program is paused after the Brown University shooting
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Portuguese suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings came to the United States through a little-known pathway called the diversity immigrant visa. That program makes up to 50,000…
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New ballot dates announced for UK’s 2026 Youth Mobility Scheme visa: how to apply
Updated 18 January 2026 The UK Government has announced February dates for the first Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) ballot of 2026. The YMS is a reciprocal cultural exchange agreement that the UK has…
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February 2026 India Young Professionals Scheme visa ballot dates announced – how to apply
UPDATED 11 February 2026 The next India Young Professionals Scheme ballot has been announced. Eligible Indian nationals aged 18 to 30 have the chance to enter a ballot to live, work and study…
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Hibernians Condemn Diversity Visa Suspension
The Ancient Order of Hibernians has expressed its concern over the suspension of the DV1 Diversity Visa program, this after a man – a Portuguese native – who received a diversity visa was…
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U.S. Embassy in Uzbekistan confirms suspension of diversity visa issuance
The United States Embassy in Tashkent has confirmed that the issuance of Diversity Visas (DV) commonly referred to as Green Card visas has been suspended, although applicants may continue to submit applications and…
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List of 75 Countries Facing U.S. Immigrant Visa Pause in 2026
The United States will begin implementing changes to its immigration policy that will pause the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iran and Russia. The goal of…
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With H-1B work visa lottery underway, experts worry new rules hurt business
The annual H-1B visa lottery registration — where employers apply to secure one of 85,000 available temporary work visas for high-skilled foreign nationals — is underway this month. But some labor experts warn that new…
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