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News|Donald TrumpTrump government suspends visa lottery linked to Brown University suspectThe US president has repeatedly taken actions to limit immigration after violent attacks, blaming foreigners for crime.

## Termination of the Diversity Visa Lottery Program

JBy Jonathan PierceDec 20, 20251 min read

Termination of the Diversity Visa Lottery Program

The administration under President Donald Trump has announced the immediate cessation of the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program. This program, which annually awards approximately 50,000 immigrant visas, was a pathway for the suspect involved in the Brown University shooting to enter the United States.

Kristi Noem, the Secretary of Homeland Security, disclosed that the directive to terminate the lottery came directly from President Trump. The suspect, Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, a Portuguese national, had acquired his green card through this lottery in 2017.

The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, established in 1990, aims to provide immigration opportunities to applicants from underrepresented countries. Despite being a random selection process, critics argue that it is a challenging avenue for gaining U.S. residency. Successful applicants are subject to a stringent screening process post-lottery.

In recent years, the annual acceptance number for the program was reduced to 50,000 from its original figure. Immigration advocates highlight the program as an essential alternative route for individuals lacking familial or sponsorship connections within the U.S.

The administration under President Donald Trump has announced the immediate cessation of the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program.
Jonathan Pierce · Thehackingpost

The termination of the visa lottery aligns with the administration's track record of modifying immigration policies following security incidents. Previously, the administration has revoked visas and halted immigration programs in response to high-profile attacks.

For instance, following an attack in Washington, D.C., involving Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the administration halted visa applications and asylum requests from Afghan nationals. Similarly, after the assassination of commentator Charlie Kirk, visas were revoked from individuals who posted controversial comments online.

The immediate suspension of the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program is expected to impact individuals seeking alternative pathways to U.S. residency. The administration’s focus is on tightening immigration controls and reassessing entry criteria for foreign nationals.

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These measures are part of broader efforts to narrow legal immigration pathways, with a focus on security and policy alignment with the administration's priorities.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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