The US Administration has temporarily suspended the green card lottery, a system offering permanent US residence to individuals worldwide. This decision impacts potential immigrants globally, including those from Japan. While the reasons behind this move are yet to be clarified, it will impact thousands of individuals who were looking to migrate and settle in the US.

In Japan, this news has resulted in widespread concern among potential immigrants who were banking on the green card lottery for a chance to pursue opportunities in the US. As Japan has stringent immigration policies of its own, many citizens regard the US as a promising destination for better opportunities.

In contrast to Japan’s restrictive immigration policies, the US and some EU countries have long favored a more inclusive approach, welcoming individuals worldwide. The green card lottery system has been lauded as a beacon of this inclusive policy. Thus, the temporary suspension is out of alignment with past US policy.