U.S. District Judge Jinsook Ohta has ordered the Trump administration to restart the diversity visa lottery, which was suspended after a violent incident involving a lottery recipient. The judge's ruling requires the State Department to announce the registration period by October 29 and to notify winners by December 3. The case was initiated by a California immigration firm representing clients affected by the suspension.
Key facts
- Judge Jinsook Ohta issued the order on October 17, 2026.
- The diversity visa lottery allocates up to 55,000 green cards annually.
- The registration period must be announced by October 29, 2026.
- The case was brought by Red Eagle Law, a California immigration firm.
- The diversity visa program was suspended after incidents involving lottery recipients.
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