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In Case You Missed It: The Department of State has paused issuance of all diversity immigrant visas. We will take the time and the measures necessary to protect U.S. national security and public safety. There are no new announcements regarding DV-2027 at this time. More<\/p>

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Diversity Visa Issuance Updated Guidance<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Last Updated: December 23, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Effective immediately, the Department of State has paused all visa issuances to diversity immigrant visa applicants.<\/p>

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FAQs \u2013 Updated Diversity Visa (DV) Guidance<\/u><\/strong><\/p>

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Why are diversity visa issuances being paused?
<\/strong>The Department of State is committed to ensuring that its visa process upholds the highest standards for U.S. national security and public safety. This action is being taken in light of concerns raised by the shooting at Brown University and killing of an MIT professor suspected to have been committed by an individual admitted to the United States through the DV program. This pause will allow the Department to undertake a review of the screening and vetting protocols in the DV program. This review will address any vulnerabilities in the process to ensure the Department can adequately establish the identity of aliens who are selected through the DV entry lottery, establish the applicants\u2019 visa eligibility, and ensure that they do not present a threat to national security or public safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What happens to my visa interview appointment?
<\/strong>DV applicants may submit visa applications and attend interviews, and the Department will continue to schedule applicants for appointments, but no DVs will be issued. Existing diversity visa appointments generally will not be rescheduled or cancelled.<\/p>

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Are there any exceptions?
<\/strong>No. There are no exceptions to this guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does this affect my current valid visa?
<\/strong>No diversity or other visas have been revoked as part of this guidance.  For questions relating to U.S. admission, we refer you to DHS.<\/p>

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