Republican Lawmakers Seek to End Diversity Immigrant Visa Program
Republican lawmakers seek to end Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, proposing Security and Fairness Enhancement for America Act of 2025 to eliminate visa lottery and prevent immediate family sponsorship for winners. Concerns raised over national security and merit-based selection process. Bill backed by conservative groups Heritage Foundation and Numbers USA.
Key Points
- Security and Fairness Enhancement for America Act of 2025 aims to end DV Program
- Concerns raised over randomly selecting migrants for residency
- Bill supported by Republican lawmakers and conservative groups
Pros
- Proposal aims to reform immigration system
- Addresses concerns over national security
- Ends visa lottery system
Cons
- May face opposition from supporters of Diversity Immigrant Visa Program
- Could impact immigration policies and processes