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US Green Card lottery, visa processing remain stalled despite court ruling
An immigration attorney has flagged that US authorities have not resumed Green Card lottery operations or visa processing for 75 countries despite a court order mandating the restart. The delay raises questions about compliance with judicial directives on immigration procedures.
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US immigration services have not reinstated Green Card lottery operations or visa processing services for 75 nations despite a court order directing them to do so, according to an immigration lawyer familiar with the matter. The non-compliance suggests ongoing friction between judicial and executive branches over visa administration policies affecting millions of prospective applicants globally, including those from South Asia.
The court-mandated resumption was expected to restore processing capabilities that had been suspended, affecting nationals from dozens of countries seeking permanent residency through the diversity visa program and regular visa channels. Immigration attorneys have expressed concern that the continued suspension leaves applicants in legal limbo, with no clarity on when normal operations might resume.
The delay underscores broader tensions over US immigration policy implementation. Officials have not publicly explained the reasons for non-compliance with the court order, leaving advocates and affected applicants without transparent communication about timelines or procedural changes.
The situation has drawn attention from immigration reform advocates and legal experts who argue that prolonged delays undermine the rule of law and create uncertainty for foreign nationals planning their relocation. For Indian citizens and others awaiting visa determinations, the stalled processing represents a significant obstacle to immigration plans that may have been delayed for months or years.