{"id":4257,"date":"2026-01-11T10:46:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T10:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mazurly.com\/?page_id=4257"},"modified":"2026-01-18T16:17:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T16:17:01","slug":"trump-travel-ban-list-75-countries","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mazurly.com\/de\/notes\/trump-travel-ban-list-75-countries\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump Suspends Immigrant Visas for 75 Countries"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4257\" class=\"elementor elementor-4257\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7889832 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7889832\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0dc8ae e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f0dc8ae\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f950142 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f950142\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Trump Suspends Immigrant Visas for 75 Countries (US Travel Ban)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f03b21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3f03b21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/mazurly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Trump-suspends-immigrant-visas-for-75-countries-2-e1768752788658.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4383\" alt=\"trump and the countries he is suspending visa processing for\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mazurly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Trump-suspends-immigrant-visas-for-75-countries-2-e1768752788658.png 678w, https:\/\/mazurly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Trump-suspends-immigrant-visas-for-75-countries-2-e1768752788658-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4ea33e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b4ea33e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The United States will suspend immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries starting January 21, 2026, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.state.gov\/\">the State Department<\/a>. The us travel ban affects nationals from Latin America, the Caribbean, the Balkans, South Asia, Africa, and the Middle East who want to move to the US permanently. Tourist visas and short-term visitor permits remain unaffected by this policy change. The suspension has no announced end date, with officials citing the need to review immigration procedures and prevent entry of individuals who might rely on public benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What Did the US Government Announce?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The State Department instructed US consulates to stop processing immigrant visa applications from the affected countries. President Trump directed this pause to ensure immigrants are financially self-sufficient and don&#8217;t become a burden on American taxpayers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8220;The Trump administration is bringing an end to the abuse of America&#8217;s immigration system by those who would extract wealth from the American people,&#8221; the department stated on January 14, 2026. Officials said they need to reassess procedures to prevent foreign nationals from accessing welfare and public benefits after entering the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The policy builds on executive actions from November 2025 that tightened financial screening for potential immigrants. The State Department emphasized this represents a complete review of all immigration policies, regulations, and guidance related to united states of america visa processing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Which Countries Are on the Trump Travel Ban List?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The trump travel ban countries list includes 75 nations across multiple continents:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>African Countries (28):<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddff Algeria<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf7 Eritrea<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\uddea Kenya<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddf3 Senegal<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf2 Cameroon<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf9 Ethiopia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddf1\ud83c\uddf7 Liberia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddf1 Sierra Leone<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddfb Cape Verde<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\uddf2 The Gambia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddf1\ud83c\uddfe Libya<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddf4 Somalia<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddee Cote d&#8217;Ivoire<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udded Ghana<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\udde6 Morocco<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddf8 South Sudan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde9 DR Congo<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\uddf3 Guinea<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddec Nigeria<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\udde9 Sudan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddec Egypt<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddff Tanzania<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddec Rep. of the Congo<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddf3 Tunisia<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddfc Rwanda<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddec Togo<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddec Uganda<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Asian Countries (23):<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddeb Afghanistan<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf9 Bhutan<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf7 Iran<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf5 Nepal<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf2 Armenia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddf2 Burma<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf6 Iraq<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf0 Pakistan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddff Azerbaijan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\udded Cambodia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf4 Jordan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddfe Syria<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\udde9 Bangladesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\uddea Georgia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\uddff Kazakhstan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\udded Thailand<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\uddfc Kuwait<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\uddec Kyrgyz Republic<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddf1\ud83c\udde6 Laos<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddff Uzbekistan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddf1\ud83c\udde7 Lebanon<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddf3 Mongolia<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddfe\ud83c\uddea Yemen<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Latin American and Caribbean Countries (15):<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddec Antigua and Barbuda<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddff Belize<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddfa Cuba<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf2 Jamaica<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf8 Bahamas<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7 Brazil<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf2 Dominica<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddee Nicaragua<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\udde7 Barbados<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf4 Colombia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde9 Grenada<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\uddf3 Saint Kitts and Nevis<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\udded\ud83c\uddf9 Haiti<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddf1\ud83c\udde8 Saint Lucia<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddfb\ud83c\udde8 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddfe Uruguay<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>European and Other Countries (9):<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf1 Albania<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\udde9 Moldova<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\udde6 Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddfe Belarus<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddfd\ud83c\uddf0 Kosovo<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddfa Russia<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddea Montenegro<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddef Fiji<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddf0 North Macedonia<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><br \/><\/strong>The State Department classified these nations as &#8220;high-risk&#8221; for public benefits usage, though critics question the data supporting this designation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Who Is Affected by the Immigrant Visa Suspension?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The suspension only applies to immigrant visa applicants who are nationals of the listed countries. Immigrant visas are for people planning to live permanently in the US and eventually pursue citizenship or permanent residency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tourist visas, business visas, student visas, and other nonimmigrant categories remain unaffected. If you&#8217;re planning a short-term visit to the US from one of these countries, you can still apply for and receive visitor permits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dual nationals have an important exemption. If you hold citizenship in one of the 75 affected countries but also possess a valid passport from a country not on the list, you can use that passport to apply for an immigrant visa without restriction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The government hasn&#8217;t revoked any existing valid immigrant visas. If you already have an approved immigrant visa, it remains valid for entry to the United States, according to the State Department guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How Does the Suspension Work?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Nationals from affected countries can still submit immigrant visa applications and attend scheduled interview appointments at US embassies and consulates. The State Department will continue scheduling applicants for appointments throughout the suspension period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">However, no immigrant visas will be issued to these nationals while the pause remains in effect. This means you can complete all application steps and attend your interview, but consular officers won&#8217;t approve or hand over the actual visa document.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The government hasn&#8217;t set a deadline for when the suspension might end. Officials described this as a review period to reassess immigration processing procedures, but they didn&#8217;t specify how long that review will take or what criteria would need to be met before resuming normal visa issuances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For questions about admission to the United States with existing visas, the State Department refers applicants to the Department of Homeland Security.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What happens to my immigrant visa interview appointment?<\/strong> You can submit your visa application and attend your scheduled interview. The Department will continue scheduling appointments. However, no immigrant visas will be issued to nationals of affected countries during this pause.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Are there any exceptions to this policy?<\/strong> Yes. Dual nationals applying with a valid passport of a country that isn&#8217;t listed above are exempt from this pause. You must use your non-listed country&#8217;s passport for the exemption to apply.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Does this affect my current valid visa?<\/strong> No immigrant visas have been revoked as part of this guidance. If you already have a valid immigrant visa, it hasn&#8217;t been canceled. For questions about admission to the United States, contact the Department of Homeland Security.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Does this apply to tourist visas?<\/strong> No. This pause specifically targets immigrant visa applicants. Tourist visas are nonimmigrant visas and aren&#8217;t affected by this suspension.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Why Did Trump Suspend These Visas?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The administration says it wants to pause immigrant visa processing for people who might become a &#8220;public charge&#8221; under US immigration law. This legal term refers to someone likely to rely on government benefits or welfare programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The State Department argues officials need to reassess visa procedures to better enforce public charge rules before issuing immigrant visas from the affected countries. The policy aligns with Trump&#8217;s stated priority that immigrants must be financially self-sufficient.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Critics argue there&#8217;s little data showing immigrants from these countries disproportionately use public assistance. Immigration experts point to Pakistani immigrants in the US, for example, who generally demonstrate economic success and aren&#8217;t heavy users of welfare programs. This undermines the stated justification for including Pakistan on the suspension list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The policy could block hundreds of thousands of legal immigrants from entering the US and impact families and workers who had planned to relocate. Immigration advocates view this as part of a broader pattern of restrictive immigration policies they consider politically motivated or discriminatory rather than data-driven.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What Should Affected Visa Applicants Do Now?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you&#8217;re a national of one of the 75 affected countries, monitor the <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/News\/visas-news\/immigrant-visa-processing-updates-for-nationalities-at-high-risk-of-public-benefits-usage.html\">official State Department visa page<\/a> for updates on when the suspension might be lifted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You can continue with your application process and attend scheduled interviews, but understand no visas will be issued during this period. If you&#8217;re a dual national, confirm you can use a passport from a non-listed country to avoid the suspension.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Consider consulting an immigration attorney for guidance specific to your situation, especially if you have time-sensitive plans or pending applications. Legal professionals can help you understand alternative visa categories or strategies while the immigrant visa pause continues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump Suspends Immigrant Visas for 75 Countries (US Travel Ban) \u00a0 The United States will suspend immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries starting January 21, 2026, according to the State Department. 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