The key facts
- A federal court of the Southern District of California ordered the State Department to resume the Green Card lottery (Diversity Visa) for fiscal year 2027.
- Registration must begin on October 18 by midnight US Eastern Time and last 30 days.
- The lottery was suspended in December 2025 after the shooting at Brown University in Providence.
Court Ordered the Lottery to Be Resumed
A federal court of the Southern District of the state of California issued an order to the US State Department to resume the Green Card lottery. According to the court document, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio must begin registration in the Diversity Visa (DV) program for fiscal year 2027 on October 18 by midnight US Eastern Time. The registration period is set at 30 days. The State Department is also instructed to announce the registration start date on its official website.
Reason for the Suspension
In December 2025, the US administration temporarily suspended the Green Card lottery after the shooting at Brown University in the city of Providence. According to available information, the person who carried out the attack arrived in the country through this visa program.
About the Program
The Green Card confirms resident status, which grants the right to permanent residence and legal employment in the US. Through the Diversity Visa program, the US annually allocates up to 55,000 immigration visas to citizens of countries with relatively low levels of immigration.
