Update from Consulate General Istanbul / Türkiye 🇹🇷
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https://x.com/USConsIstanbul/status/1993606088873148456?t=GbtYNNbUuXxcazk81IDmkw&s=19
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https://x.com/USConsIstanbul/status/1993606088873148456?t=GbtYNNbUuXxcazk81IDmkw&s=19
X (formerly Twitter)
U.S. Consulate General Istanbul (@USConsIstanbul) on X
📢Takipçilerimizin Dikkatine: ABD'nin İstanbul Başkonsolosluğu, @USConsIstanbul X hesabını 1 Aralık 2025 tarihinden itibaren aktif kullanımdan kaldıracaktır. Her türlü güncel bildirim, haber ve bilgi için @USEmbTurkiye hesabını takip edebilirsiniz.
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🚫 NEW TRAVEL BAN 🚫
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https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/12/restricting-and-limiting-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states/
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https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/12/restricting-and-limiting-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states/
The White House
Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States
During my first Administration, I restricted the entry of certain foreign nationals into the United States to prevent national security and public Every child deserves a safe and nurturing home where they can learn, grow, and reach their full potential. Adoption…
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🚫 NEW TRAVEL BAN 🚫 🇺🇸 👇 https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/12/restricting-and-limiting-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states/
The Proclamation continues full restrictions & entry limitations of nationals from the original 12 high-risk countries established under Proclamation 10949:
Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, & Yemen.
It adds full restrictions & entry limitations on 5 additional countries based on recent analysis:
Burkina Faso
Mali
Niger
South Sudan
Syria
Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, & Yemen.
It adds full restrictions & entry limitations on 5 additional countries based on recent analysis:
Burkina Faso
Mali
Niger
South Sudan
Syria
BREAKING NEWS 🚨
#DV2026 January Visa Bulletin (for February 2026) has been published!
#SaveDiversityVisa
#DV2026 January Visa Bulletin (for February 2026) has been published!
#SaveDiversityVisa
BREAKING NEWS 🚨
USCIS has announced their decision about DV LOTTERY PAUSED;
"At the direction of President Trump and Secretary Noem, USCIS is immediately suspending its role in the Diversity Visa program to protect Americans from criminal aliens.
This dangerous program continues to raise significant security concerns as it can attract the worst of the worst from participating countries.
America cannot continue importing terrorists, murderers, and lawbreakers through this program."
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https://x.com/i/status/2002138657982124518
USCIS has announced their decision about DV LOTTERY PAUSED;
"At the direction of President Trump and Secretary Noem, USCIS is immediately suspending its role in the Diversity Visa program to protect Americans from criminal aliens.
This dangerous program continues to raise significant security concerns as it can attract the worst of the worst from participating countries.
America cannot continue importing terrorists, murderers, and lawbreakers through this program."
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https://x.com/i/status/2002138657982124518
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USCIS (@USCIS) on X
At the direction of President Trump and Secretary Noem, USCIS is immediately suspending its role in the Diversity Visa program to protect Americans from criminal aliens.
This dangerous program continues to raise significant security concerns as it can attract…
This dangerous program continues to raise significant security concerns as it can attract…
What's the hurry!
It already feels like we'll be seeing the story again in DV2020 and DV2021.
Is it appropriate to direct the tens of thousands of DV 2026 applicants, who are currently in a panic and anxious, towards this legal matter?
https://x.com/i/status/2002047822724767917It
It already feels like we'll be seeing the story again in DV2020 and DV2021.
Is it appropriate to direct the tens of thousands of DV 2026 applicants, who are currently in a panic and anxious, towards this legal matter?
https://x.com/i/status/2002047822724767917It
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"Same, My oath ceremony also got cancelled today. I'am a DV Lottery winner."
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https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/s/1Ug891yJb7
"Same, My oath ceremony also got cancelled today. I'am a DV Lottery winner."
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https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/s/1Ug891yJb7
Reddit
From the USCIS community on Reddit
Explore this post and more from the USCIS community
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USCIS has published the new memo for the DV process in the US. This is totally for the AOS PROCESS!
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https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/PM-602-0193-DiversityVisaHolds-20251219.pdf
USCIS has published the new memo for the DV process in the US. This is totally for the AOS PROCESS!
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https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/PM-602-0193-DiversityVisaHolds-20251219.pdf
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Why the US is targeting the diversity visa lottery and what it means for applicants via CNN
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https://edition.cnn.com/2025/12/19/politics/diversity-visa-lottery-green-card-trump-brown-suspect
Why the US is targeting the diversity visa lottery and what it means for applicants via CNN
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https://edition.cnn.com/2025/12/19/politics/diversity-visa-lottery-green-card-trump-brown-suspect
CNN
Why the US is targeting the diversity visa lottery and what it means for applicants
The State Department is indefinitely pausing a visa program intended to admit certain individuals to the United States, known as the diversity visa program.
BREAKING NEWS 🚨
We have learned that DV lottery winners who recently had their interviews and visas approved in the Ankara Embassy last week, They have been contacted from the consular section of Ankara and informed that their visas CANNOT BE PRINTED due to the latest DV process paused.
The decision taken by USCIS, which allowed consulates to act directly without a DOS ruling is unlawful!
#SaveDiversityVisa
We have learned that DV lottery winners who recently had their interviews and visas approved in the Ankara Embassy last week, They have been contacted from the consular section of Ankara and informed that their visas CANNOT BE PRINTED due to the latest DV process paused.
The decision taken by USCIS, which allowed consulates to act directly without a DOS ruling is unlawful!
#SaveDiversityVisa
BREAKING NEWS 🚨
Today’s DV interviews in Bangkok were also left to AP (221g) for related reasons.
Consular officials stated during today's interviews that the files would be held at the AP status until further notice, and that visas could be issued if the outcome was positive.
#SaveDiversityVisa
Today’s DV interviews in Bangkok were also left to AP (221g) for related reasons.
Consular officials stated during today's interviews that the files would be held at the AP status until further notice, and that visas could be issued if the outcome was positive.
#SaveDiversityVisa
BREAKING NEWS 🚨
Diversity Visa Issuance Updated Guidance
Last Updated:
December 23, 2025
Effective immediately, the Department of State has paused all visa issuances to diversity immigrant visa applicants.
FAQs – Updated Diversity Visa (DV) Guidance
Why are diversity visa issuances being paused?
The Department of State is committed to ensuring that its visa process upholds the highest standards for U.S. national security and public safety. This action is being taken in light of concerns raised by the shooting at Brown University and killing of an MIT professor suspected to have been committed by an individual admitted to the United States through the DV program. This pause will allow the Department to undertake a review of the screening and vetting protocols in the DV program. This review will address any vulnerabilities in the process to ensure the Department can adequately establish the identity of aliens who are selected through the DV entry lottery, establish the applicants’ visa eligibility, and ensure that they do not present a threat to national security or public safety.
What happens to my visa interview appointment?
DV applicants may submit visa applications and attend interviews, and the Department will continue to schedule applicants for appointments, but no DVs will be issued. Existing diversity visa appointments generally will not be rescheduled or cancelled.
Are there any exceptions?
No. There are no exceptions to this guidance.
Does this affect my current valid visa?
No diversity or other visas have been revoked as part of this guidance. For questions relating to U.S. admission, we refer you to DHS.
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https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/diversity-visa-issuance-updated-guidance.html
Diversity Visa Issuance Updated Guidance
Last Updated:
December 23, 2025
Effective immediately, the Department of State has paused all visa issuances to diversity immigrant visa applicants.
FAQs – Updated Diversity Visa (DV) Guidance
Why are diversity visa issuances being paused?
The Department of State is committed to ensuring that its visa process upholds the highest standards for U.S. national security and public safety. This action is being taken in light of concerns raised by the shooting at Brown University and killing of an MIT professor suspected to have been committed by an individual admitted to the United States through the DV program. This pause will allow the Department to undertake a review of the screening and vetting protocols in the DV program. This review will address any vulnerabilities in the process to ensure the Department can adequately establish the identity of aliens who are selected through the DV entry lottery, establish the applicants’ visa eligibility, and ensure that they do not present a threat to national security or public safety.
What happens to my visa interview appointment?
DV applicants may submit visa applications and attend interviews, and the Department will continue to schedule applicants for appointments, but no DVs will be issued. Existing diversity visa appointments generally will not be rescheduled or cancelled.
Are there any exceptions?
No. There are no exceptions to this guidance.
Does this affect my current valid visa?
No diversity or other visas have been revoked as part of this guidance. For questions relating to U.S. admission, we refer you to DHS.
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https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/diversity-visa-issuance-updated-guidance.html
travel.state.gov
Diversity Visa Issuance Updated Guidance
BREAKING NEWS 🚨
DOS is also trying to obstruct the studies and analyses we conduct every year on global DV data. This year, they added a requirement for surname and passport number to the CEAC due diligence website.
This seems likely to prevent the aggregate analysis and dissemination of the relevant data to you.
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DV Lottery Charts and Data https://share.google/zGPXW0EJZzNq65Xa7
DOS is also trying to obstruct the studies and analyses we conduct every year on global DV data. This year, they added a requirement for surname and passport number to the CEAC due diligence website.
This seems likely to prevent the aggregate analysis and dissemination of the relevant data to you.
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DV Lottery Charts and Data https://share.google/zGPXW0EJZzNq65Xa7
US Visa News - #SaveDiversityVisa
BREAKING NEWS 🚨 Diversity Visa Issuance Updated Guidance Last Updated: December 23, 2025 Effective immediately, the Department of State has paused all visa issuances to diversity immigrant visa applicants. FAQs – Updated Diversity Visa (DV) Guidance Why…
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In line with DOS's announcement (interviews will continue to schedule applicants for appointments) as above, many DV winners have just started receiving interview dates for February.
The real question is; what is the purpose of distributing interviews that will definitely result in an AP review and no visa being granted??
kafamda deli sorular..
#SaveDiversityVisa
In line with DOS's announcement (interviews will continue to schedule applicants for appointments) as above, many DV winners have just started receiving interview dates for February.
The real question is; what is the purpose of distributing interviews that will definitely result in an AP review and no visa being granted??
kafamda deli sorular..
#SaveDiversityVisa
Happy New Year folks!
Wishing you peace, joy and health in 2026.
Wishing you peace, joy and health in 2026.
US Visa News - #SaveDiversityVisa
BREAKING NEWS 🚨 First #DV2026 data on live! 👇 https://dvcharts.xarthisius.xyz/ceacFY26.html#
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*The data should not be considered 100% complete and accurate due to the relevant passport and surname requirements. You can view the accessible data based on N/A data on this page.
*The data should not be considered 100% complete and accurate due to the relevant passport and surname requirements. You can view the accessible data based on N/A data on this page.