The United States Embassy in Tashkent has confirmed that the issuance of Diversity Visas (DV) commonly referred to as Green Card visas has been suspended, although applicants may continue to submit applications and attend interviews, according to an official embassy statement.
The Embassy’s announcement clarified that while the issuing of visas under the DV programme is on hold, the application process remains active. Applicants can still file their documents and participate in scheduled interviews at the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent.
In its statement, the Embassy highlighted that appointments for interviews will generally continue, and that further instructions will be provided by the U.S. Department of State as new information becomes available.
According to the U.S. diplomatic mission, the pause aims to allow authorities to review security vetting and selection procedures within the Diversity Visa programme. The review is intended to ensure that the process meets the United States’ national and public safety standards.
The Embassy noted that updates on policy changes or the resumption of visa issuance will be communicated to applicants in due course through official channels.
For individuals in Uzbekistan who have applied through the DV process, the key practical change is at the final issuance stage. While interviews and application review continue, the printing and delivery of visas under the programme are temporarily suspended until the review is complete.
The DV programme - designed to provide permanent resident status through a lottery system - has historically been a route used by many Uzbek applicants seeking long-term residency in the United States.
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