Could the U.S. Scrap Its Diversity Visa Program Under Trump’s Proposal?
The Trump administration is reportedly weighing plans to terminate the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery program, a decades-old immigration initiative that randomly awards 50,000 green cards annually to applicants from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the United States. Sources within the administration confirm that discussions are underway, reigniting fierce debates over immigration policy and America’s commitment to global diversity. Background on the DV Lottery Established in 1990 under the Immigration Act, the DV Lottery aims to diversify the U.S. immigrant population by granting visas to individuals from underrepresented regions, including Africa, Eastern Europe, and parts of Asia. Applicants must meet strict educational or work experience requirements, with winners selected through a randomized computer drawing. Administration's Rationale President Donald Trump has long criticized the program, labeling it a “security risk” following a 2017 terror ...
