Summary
President Trump's administration has announced a suspension of immigrant visa processing for people from 75 countries. This action takes effect on January 21 and impacts those seeking to move permanently to the U.S., but not tourists or people with short-term visas. The suspension is part of broader immigration restrictions the administration has been implementing.
Key Facts
- The U.S. will stop processing immigrant visas for 75 countries starting January 21.
- Affected regions include Latin America, the Caribbean, the Balkans, South Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
- This suspension only impacts those seeking permanent residency, not temporary visitors or workers.
- The U.S. government has not provided a timeline for when the visa suspension might end.
- The suspension does not affect dual nationals applying with a valid passport from an unaffected country.
- Recent months have seen increased immigration restrictions under President Trump's administration.
- The U.S. set the lowest cap on refugee admissions for the 2026 fiscal year, allowing only 7,500 refugees, primarily from South Africa.
- The administration has also increased fees for H-1B visas, which companies use to hire skilled foreign workers.
