The freeze seeks to clamp down on applicants likely to need public benefits.
The move comes as part of the Trump administration’s crackdown on low-income foreigners moving to the U.S.
On January 14, 2026, the State Department announced on X that it would pause indefinitely the immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 ...
The United States is indefinitely suspending immigrant visa processing from 75 countries in another expansion of the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration.
The suspension, which will begin Jan. 21, will not apply to applicants seeking non-immigrant visas, or temporary tourist or business visas.
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The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has implemented new restrictions that all but eliminate the ability of individuals to apply for visa stamps at U.S. consulates outside their home countries. This ...
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The US State Department is implementing a pause on all visa processing for 75 countries starting January 21, 2026, as part of efforts to prevent applicants likely to become public charges from ...