The suspension specifically applies to U.S. immigrant visas for foreigners seeking to live in the United States but not to short-term visa applicants such as tourists or students.
State Department halts visa processing for 75 countries including Somalia, Russia and Iran to crack down on applicants likely ...
The US government is temporarily suspending immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including the Bahamas, ...
The Trump administration is halting visa processing for countries whose nationals had high rates of dependency on social ...
The U.S. State Department is preparing to pause immigrant visa processing for roughly 75 countries on January 21, 2026.