The US Embassy in Dushanbe has officially confirmed the suspension of the Green Card lottery program, as announced by the US Department of State.
According to the Embassy's statement, applicants can still submit their applications and attend interviews, and the Department of State will continue to schedule interviews for program participants. However, no visas will be issued under this program. All previously scheduled interviews will not be canceled but will be rescheduled for later dates. The Department of State will notify applicants if further information becomes available.
The Embassy did not provide additional details on the reasons for the suspension.
However, the decision comes after a tragic incident involving a person who arrived in the United States through the Green Card program. It was revealed that the suspect in the shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island entered the country using the program.
The shooting at Brown University in Providence occurred on December 13 near the Barus & Holley building, where final exams were being held that day. The tragedy resulted in two deaths, and around 20 others were injured.
