US court blocks reopening of 55,000-visa Green Card lottery, leaving African applicants uncertain over 2027 entry
Thousands of Africans hoping to secure permanent residency in the United States face renewed uncertainty after a federal appeals court blocked an order requiring the Trump administration to reopen the 2027 Diversity Visa Lottery.
By Solomon EkanemSouth Africa
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African nationals have historically been major beneficiaries of the Diversity Visa programme, which allocates up to 55,000 U.S. immigrant visas annually. (Image: workpermit.com)
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- October 30, 2026
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- Solomon Ekanem
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