DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Pauses Diversity Visa Program

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the suspension of the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, which annually offers up to 50,000 immigrant visas, through instructions to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The decision was revealed late Thursday, impacting prospective immigrants worldwide.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has announced a halt to the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, effective immediately.

This decision came late Thursday when Noem instructed the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to pause the issuance of visas through this initiative.

The Diversity Visa Program annually provides up to 50,000 immigrant visas, according to the USCIS website, aiming to diversify the U.S. immigrant population.

(With inputs from agencies.)