U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has directed the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to pause the Diversity Visa 1 (DV1) program. This decision aims to ensure that "no more Americans are harmed by this disastrous program," according to Noem.
This directive comes amid ongoing discussions about immigration policies and their impacts on American citizens. The DV1 program has faced scrutiny in recent years, particularly following incidents involving individuals who entered the United States through this visa category.
For related coverage on immigration policies, see Trump suspends Diversity Visa program used by Brown University shooter.
No further details were provided regarding the timeline for the pause or potential future actions related to the DV1 program.
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