Court orders USCIS to resume processing pending Diversity Visa green card applications
A federal court ordered USCIS to temporarily resume processing pending green card applications for Diversity Visa selectees while litigation continues.
Who this applies to & what you could do
DV Diversity Visa Lottery
- Lifts the specific policy memorandum that paused final decisions on FY-2026 lottery applications.
- Establishes a certified class of affected lottery selectees to protect their processing rights under the order.
- FY-2026 selectees subject to the USCIS hold have been certified as a class in federal court.
- USCIS is directed to make reasonable, good-faith efforts to move lottery applications forward before the fiscal year deadline.
- Keep your contact information up to date, prepare any outstanding civil documents, and consider speaking with a qualified legal representative to monitor your case before the fiscal year ends.
- Gather all necessary civil documents and evidence right away, monitor news regarding court appeals, and work with a qualified legal advocate to ensure your application moves forward quickly.
Adjustment of Status
- Officers must process pending Green Card adjustment applications without applying the policy hold.
- Applications are subject to standard processing rules while the court order remains in effect.
- USCIS must attempt to process pending adjustment of status applications before the fiscal year ends.
- The agency policy memorandum blocking these applications has been temporarily blocked by a court order.
- Check your online case status regularly, ensure your current mailing address is updated with immigration authorities, and be ready to respond quickly to any requests for information.
- Check your case status online regularly, respond immediately to any requests for evidence, and consult an accredited legal representative to understand how tight fiscal year deadlines might affect your application.
Timeline — newest first
Court orders USCIS to resume processing pending DV (Diversity Visa) green card applications
A federal district court in California has temporarily blocked a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services policy that placed a hold on pending Green Card applications for Diversity Visa winners. Immigration officials are now required to resume standard processing for these cases in good faith for the remainder of the fiscal year. Because government officials may seek further legal review, this situation is still developing and could change as court proceedings continue.
Court orders USCIS to resume processing pending Diversity Visa green card applications
A federal court has ordered U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to restart normal processing for Diversity Visa green card applicants whose cases were put on hold. The court temporarily set aside a agency policy hold while a lawsuit continues, telling officials to process these applications in good faith for the rest of the fiscal year. Because the government strongly disagrees with the ruling and court appeals may follow, this situation is still actively developing.
Court orders USCIS to resume processing pending Diversity Visa green card applications
A federal court has temporarily blocked a government policy that paused green card processing for Diversity Visa lottery winners inside the United States. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ordered immigration officials to restart standard processing for these applications in good faith for the rest of the fiscal year. This decision is currently in effect, though government officials indicated they may seek further court review as litigation continues.
Court orders USCIS to resume processing pending Diversity Visa green card applications
A federal court has temporarily blocked a government policy that paused processing for certain Diversity Visa applications, ordering officials to resume normal processing for the remainder of the fiscal year. USCIS stated it will follow the order while legal review continues, meaning this situation is still developing. This change affects Diversity Visa selectees applying for permanent residence from inside the United States.
Court orders USCIS to resume processing pending Diversity Visa green card applications
A federal district court has temporarily blocked a policy that placed a hold on processing green card applications for Diversity Visa winners. Under the court order, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services must try in good faith to resume normal processing of pending applications before the fiscal year ends. Because the government strongly disagrees and may appeal, this policy situation is still developing and subject to change.
Diversity Visa: Court orders USCIS to resume processing pending green card applications
A federal court has temporarily blocked a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) policy that placed certain Diversity Visa applications on hold, ordering the agency to resume processing pending green card applications. USCIS stated it will follow the court order while the legal case continues, though further appeals could affect how applications are handled. This court ruling is in effect now and applies to Diversity Visa selectees applying from within the United States.
Court orders USCIS to resume processing pending Diversity Visa green card applications
A federal court has temporarily blocked a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) policy that paused certain green card applications for Diversity Visa winners. USCIS is now required to resume standard processing for affected applicants through the end of the fiscal year while the lawsuit continues. Because this case is actively being litigated, policy details and deadlines could change based on future court rulings.
Diversity Visa green cards: Court orders USCIS to resume processing pending applications
A federal court has temporarily blocked a government policy that paused processing green card applications for Diversity Visa winners inside the United States. Following the court order, federal officials must make reasonable, good-faith efforts to resume processing pending applications for the remainder of the fiscal year. This legal challenge is still developing and could be appealed, meaning rules may shift as higher courts review the case.
Diversity Visa lottery: Court orders USCIS to resume processing pending green card applications
A federal court has temporarily blocked a policy that paused green card decisions for Diversity Visa applicants in the United States. The judge ordered immigration officials to restart standard reviews for pending applications for the remainder of the fiscal year while court challenges continue. Because the government may appeal this decision, the situation is actively developing and could change.
Diversity Visa lottery: Court orders USCIS to resume green card processing for FY 2026 applicants
A federal court has temporarily blocked a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) policy that paused processing for certain Diversity Visa applicants. USCIS must now resume reviewing pending applications in good faith for the remainder of the fiscal year. This legal situation is still developing in court, so policies and processing could change as litigation continues.
Diversity Visa (DV) lottery: Court orders USCIS to resume processing pending green card applications
A federal judge has ordered U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to make reasonable, good-faith efforts to resume processing certain Diversity Visa applications that were placed on hold. This court ruling temporarily pauses a policy memorandum that stalled these cases, though immigration officials have noted they disagree with the decision and may seek further legal review. Because this situation is still developing in court, processing rules could change as litigation continues.
Diversity Visa lottery: Federal court orders USCIS to resume processing pending green card applications
A federal court has ordered U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to temporarily resume processing pending Green Card applications for FY-2026 Diversity Visa lottery winners. This decision pauses a government policy that had placed those applications on hold while litigation continues. Because this legal battle is still active in court, processing rules could change as further rulings are issued.
Court orders USCIS to resume processing pending Diversity Visa green card applications
A federal court has temporarily blocked an immigration policy that put a hold on green card applications for Diversity Visa winners, though this legal challenge is still developing. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has been ordered to take reasonable steps, as feasible and in good faith, to resume standard application processing while litigation continues. Because this court ruling is temporary and may be appealed, processing rules could change as the case moves forward.
Diversity Visa lottery: Federal court orders USCIS to resume processing pending green card applications
A federal court has ordered U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to temporarily resume processing green card applications for fiscal year 2026 Diversity Visa lottery selectees, pausing an agency policy that had put those cases on hold. USCIS stated it will follow the court order for now while the legal challenge moves forward. Because this decision is part of an ongoing court case, processing rules could change if higher courts review the ruling.
Diversity Visa lottery: Court orders USCIS to resume processing pending green card applications
A federal court has temporarily blocked a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) policy that paused processing for certain Diversity Visa green card applications. USCIS stated it will follow the court order while litigation continues, meaning officers are instructed to resume normal processing of pending applications for the remainder of the fiscal year. Because this legal challenge is still active, policy rules and processing times could change depending on future court decisions.
Court orders USCIS to resume processing pending Diversity Visa green card applications
A federal court has ordered U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to resume reviewing green card applications for 2026 Diversity Visa lottery winners whose cases were previously placed on hold. This temporary court order pauses an agency policy that stopped these decisions, though the government has noted it may seek further judicial review. Because this legal battle is still developing and Diversity Visas expire at the end of the fiscal year, officials are instructed to process these pending applications in good faith as quickly as practicable.
Court orders USCIS to resume processing pending Diversity Visa (DV lottery) green card applications
A federal court has temporarily ordered immigration officials to pause a policy that held up certain green card applications for the Diversity Visa program. Under the court order, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) must take reasonable steps in good faith to resume normal application reviews for affected applicants. Because this lawsuit is still actively moving through the courts, the outcome could change as litigation continues.
Court orders USCIS to resume processing pending Diversity Visa green card applications
A federal court has ordered U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to resume processing pending green card applications for 2026 Diversity Visa winners, temporarily blocking a policy that paused these cases. USCIS stated it will follow the order while legal proceedings continue, though this situation is still developing in court. What this means for you is that paused applications submitted from within the United States may now move forward under ordinary review.
USCIS ordered to resume processing pending Diversity Visa green card applications
A federal court has ordered U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to resume standard processing for Diversity Visa applicants inside the United States whose cases were put on hold under a security policy. The judge temporarily blocked the policy, requiring officials to make reasonable efforts to review these green card applications for the remainder of the fiscal year. Because this court case is still developing, the policy could be adjusted as legal proceedings continue.
Court orders USCIS to resume processing Diversity Visa green card applications
A federal court has temporarily blocked a government policy that placed a hold on green card applications for Diversity Visa lottery winners. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has been ordered to resume processing affected applications in good faith for the remainder of the fiscal year. This situation is still developing, as the lawsuit is ongoing and the government may appeal the ruling.
Court orders USCIS to resume processing FY 2026 Diversity Visa green card applications
A federal court has temporarily blocked a policy that paused green card processing for Diversity Visa winners applying from inside the United States. Following the court order issued on August 28, 2026, immigration officials must resume reviewing pending applications in good faith for the rest of the fiscal year. Because litigation is still ongoing and USCIS may seek further judicial review, this policy decision could change.
Court orders USCIS to resume processing Diversity Visa green card applications
A federal court has ordered U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to resume processing pending green card applications for FY-2026 Diversity Visa winners, temporarily blocking a government policy that put those applications on hold. Immigration officials state they will comply with the ruling for the rest of the fiscal year, though the case is still actively moving through the court system.
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