US Court Rulings and Visa Processing Delays

2 UPDATES · 10 DAYS · 15 SEPT 2026 — 23 SEPT 2026

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Latest · 23 Sept 2026

Immigration lawyer Jennifer Bade reported that visa processing for Diversity Visa applicants and residents of 75 countries remains stalled despite federal court orders to resume operations.

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15Sept

STORY BEGINS — Al Jazeera

A US District Judge halted proposed visa caps on foreign students and journalists, and lawsuits challenged a regulation that could deny green cards to immigrants using public benefits.

23Sept

LATEST UPDATE — Times of India

Immigration lawyer Jennifer Bade reported that visa processing for Diversity Visa applicants and residents of 75 countries remains stalled despite federal court orders to resume operations.

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