Addressing the impact of the Muslim and African bans

Section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151) is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) Diversity visas Notwithstanding section 204(a)(1)(I)(ii)(II), an immigrant visa for an alien selected in accordance with section 203(e)(2) in fiscal year 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, or 2022 shall remain available to such alien (and the spouse and children of such alien) if— (1) the alien was refused a visa, prevented from seeking admission, or denied admission to the United States solely because of Executive Order 13769, Executive Order 13780, Presidential Proclamation 9645, or Presidential Proclamation 9983; or (2) because of restrictions or limitations on visa processing, visa issuance, travel, or other effects associated with the COVID–19 public health emergency— (A) the alien was unable to receive a visa interview despite submitting an Online Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration Application (Form DS–260) to the Secretary of State; or (B) the alien was unable to seek admission or was denied admission to the United States despite being approved for a visa under section 203(c)..