Visa Freeze: U.S. Indefinitely Halts Immigrant Processing For 75 Nations
Jan 15, 2026
Starting January 21, the United States will indefinitely suspend immigrant visa processing for nationals from 75 countries. The directive marks a significant expansion of the administration’s immigration enforcement measures, affecting applicants from nations including Brazil, Russia, Colombia, Ha
iti, and Egypt. The suspension specifically targets “immigrant visas”—those intended for individuals seeking permanent residency, such as employment-based […]
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