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"The American Lottery may be suspended even for those who have won it," immigration expert warns

2025-12-22 11:12:31Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
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The temporary suspension of the American Lottery has raised numerous concerns among thousands of applicants, including Albanians who await this immigration program with interest every year. Invited to A2 CNN, US immigration expert Lorenc Mansaku warned that the situation remains unclear and that the suspension could also affect people who have already won the lottery.

According to Mansaku, all applications for change of status within the United States are currently suspended, while the State Department, in cooperation with the Department of Homeland Security, is considering further steps.

"Clear guidelines have not yet been issued. We are in a development phase and we are speaking hypothetically, but there is a risk that the suspension will also extend to interviews at consulates, including in Albania," he said.

The expert stressed that, if this happens, even winners who are awaiting interviews could face delays or suspension of the process. “I fear that this suspension could last and possibly go beyond the program deadline, which ends on September 30, 2026,” Mansaku said.

He recalled that the American Lottery cannot be permanently abolished without a decision of Congress, as this would require changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act. However, according to him, the current administration aims for a review of immigration programs, favoring skilled workers and stronger criteria for accepting immigrants.

In this unclear situation, Mansaku had a suggestion for those who have already received their visa.

"My advice is to travel as soon as possible, because it is not known what instructions will be given later for people who have obtained a visa and in the future. So, at this moment, if someone has obtained a visa, they should travel as soon as possible in order to avoid this suspension. Let's say someone has done the interview, has obtained a visa, they should go tomorrow. As early as tomorrow in this unclear situation where it is not known what order will be issued tomorrow," he said.

Asked if these people could be deported, Mansaku replied: "No, I don't think so. The moment they enter the United States, there may be a delay in receiving the Green Card. Maybe that remains to be seen, but the moment they enter America, that person is called a Green Card holder."


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