# Diversity Visa on The No Agenda Show Diversity Visa comes up in 6 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2012 to December 2025. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 4 - **Discussed:** April 2012 – December 2025 - **Related topics:** [Immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [Homeland Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [Bing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bing.md), [Canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [Chuck Schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md), [Department Of State](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-state.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Fees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fees.md), [Game Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/game-show.md), [Google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### Kristi Noem Pauses Diversity Visa Program - **Episode:** [1827: CIS-Lunar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1827-cis-lunar.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-21 - **Time:** 1:15:03–1:17:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1827-cis-lunar/chapter/kristi-noem-pauses-diversity-visa-program.md Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed that the Brown University shooter, Claudio Neves Valente, entered the U.S. through the Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV1) lottery program in 2017. At the direction of President Trump, Noem announced an immediate pause on the DV1 program to prevent further harm to Americans. The shooter had previously been in the U.S. on a student visa before obtaining permanent resident status. Keywords: [kristi noem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristi-noem.md), [diversity visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity-visa.md), green card lottery, [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [student visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-visa.md) ### Diversity Visa Lottery, Merit-Based Requirements and Global Rankings - **Episode:** [1002: Ras-Putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1002-ras-putin.md) - **Published:** 2018-01-24 - **Time:** 1:16:41–1:22:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1002-ras-putin/chapter/diversity-visa-lottery-merit-based-requirements-and-global-rankings.md An examination of the Diversity Visa Lottery reveals that applicants must meet specific education or work experience requirements, challenging the perception that it is a "giveaway" program. The discussion also touches on "best country" lists, noting that Switzerland is currently ranked number one while the United States has fallen to eighth place. Keywords: diversity visa lottery, [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [merit-based](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merit-based.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [switzerland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/switzerland.md), best countries ### Diversity Visa Lottery Program and Political Debate - **Episode:** [978: House of Trolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/978-house-of-trolls.md) - **Published:** 2017-11-05 - **Time:** 23:32–26:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/978-house-of-trolls/chapter/diversity-visa-lottery-program-and-political-debate.md President Trump called for the termination of the Diversity Visa Lottery Program following the Manhattan attack, labeling it a "Chuck Schumer beauty." While Schumer supported the 1990 law signed by George H.W. Bush, reports indicate he was part of a 2013 group that unsuccessfully attempted to scrap the program. The program currently provides 50,000 visas annually based on a lottery system for underrepresented countries. Keywords: diversity visa lottery, [chuck schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), merit-based system ### Search Engine Comparison, Google vs. Bing for Legal Research - **Episode:** [978: House of Trolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/978-house-of-trolls.md) - **Published:** 2017-11-05 - **Time:** 28:44–32:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/978-house-of-trolls/chapter/search-engine-comparison-google-vs-bing-for-legal-research.md A search for the original text of the Immigration and Nationality Act highlights differences between Google and Bing algorithms. Google's results were dominated by recent news regarding the elimination of the Diversity Visa, while Bing provided more direct access to the historical legislative text. The shift in search utility suggests Google may be prioritizing current political narratives over archival data. Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [bing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bing.md), [search algorithms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/search-algorithms.md), [immigration law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration-law.md), [diversity visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity-visa.md) ### Diversity Visa Lottery Technical Glitch and Game Show Concept - **Episode:** [978: House of Trolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/978-house-of-trolls.md) - **Published:** 2017-11-05 - **Time:** 36:19–41:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/978-house-of-trolls/chapter/diversity-visa-lottery-technical-glitch-and-game-show-concept.md The Department of State announced that the 2019 Diversity Visa entry period was temporarily closed due to a technical glitch, invalidating entries submitted between October 3 and October 10. The program, which offers 55,000 permanent resident cards annually, is criticized for its "luck-based" nature. A satirical proposal suggests turning the lottery into a televised game show titled "Win, Lose, or Be Deported." Keywords: [department of state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-state.md), [diversity visa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity-visa.md), [technical glitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-glitch.md), [green card](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-card.md), [game show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/game-show.md) ### Diversity Visa Lottery and Immigration Fees - **Episode:** [402: Drunk or Not Drunk?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk.md) - **Published:** 2012-04-22 - **Time:** 1:05:53–1:10:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/402-drunk-or-not-drunk/chapter/diversity-visa-lottery-and-immigration-fees.md Virgil Goode's opposition to the "Diversity Visa" leads to a discussion about the Green Card Lottery. 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