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Updated 2026-04-28 00:03

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State Department pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 countries ...

On January 14, 2026, the State Department announced via its X.com account that it was pausing all immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries processing effective January 21, including countries like Brazil, Iran, Russia and Somalia. The pause will include applications for family members, including spouses and children, of U.S. citizens who are located abroad in the named countries, as well as immigrant workers being recruited by U.S. employers. The full list of…

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U.S. Implements Expanded Travel Ban on 39 Countries as ... - Visa HQ

The United States began enforcing Presidential Proclamation 10998 on January 1, 2026, halting most immigrant and non-immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 39 countries. The move tightens earlier bans by removing family-based exceptions and will disrupt staffing, training and travel plans for U.S.-based multinationals that employ or serve citizens of the listed countries.

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