The Diversity Visa (DV) Programme, run by the US State Department, makes 55,000 immigrant visas available every year
"Welcome to America. Stay here and build your career," said billionaire Ken Griffin
Trump administration's swift move to terminate the legal status of thousands of international students has created widespread fear
The programme, revealed by the US DHS, encourages migrants to register their intent through a newly rebranded app called CBP Home
According to the US Department of State, citizens from 41 countries are currently eligible to travel to the United States without applying for a traditional visa
The Trump administration's crackdown on student visas has caused widespread anxiety among international students hoping to travel for holidays, to visit family, or to conduct research
Citizens of the following countries can visit the United States for up to 90 days without a visa
Foreign nationals visiting or living legally could lose their visa status if they break the law under the new "catch and revoke" policy, announced by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Lawyers representing affected students said the new policy allows for quicker deportations
According to the US DHS, a Real ID-compliant driver's licence or state ID typically features a star, a flag, or carries the word "Enhanced"
Indian applicants who already have an appointment can log into the system and reschedule if an earlier slot opens
"There are openings for highly skilled Indian professionals and students, but it's tough for those outside priority sectors," said an immigration lawyer
Starting immediately, undocumented immigrants would be required to register with the US DHS and carry proof of registration
Last week, a US court directed the reinstatement of SEVIS records for 133 students, including Indians, who claimed their visa status was wrongly terminated
H-4 status for dependent children ends either when they turn 21 or if the H-1B parent's employment ends
"Prior to the current administration, we have never seen cases where the federal government simply terminated a person's status or revoked the visa, for apparently no reason", experts say
USCIS has received enough petitions to reach the additional 19,000 H-2B visas made available for returning workers
If you're in the US on a tourist visa, hold off for a bit-timing is everything
The DS-160 is required for all short-term US visas including B1/B2 (tourist/business), F-1 (student), H-1B (work), and J-1 (exchange visitor) categories
"Welcome to Tennessee, illegal immigrants are not welcome," said Tennessee House Majority Leader William Lamberth in a statement