The freeze seeks to clamp down on applicants likely to need public benefits.

Lawsuit argues US administration misuses claims of ‘public charge’, ‘discriminating’ against residents of 75 countries.

The US State Department is implementing a pause on all visa processing for 75 countries starting January 21, 2026, as part of efforts to prevent applicants likely to become public charges from ...

US to suspend visa processing for 75 nations next week, Fox News reports ...

Trump State Department suspends visa processing for countries with immigrants they deem likely to utilize public benefits.

SAN DIEGO — The increasingly restrictive process for musicians seeking visas to tour in the United States has led to canceled ...

The State Department will pause immigrant visa processing from 75 countries whose migrants take welfare from the American people at unacceptable rates. The freeze will remain active until the U.S. can ...

US Visa: The US is reportedly going to pause visa processing for applicants from 75 nations. It is set to take effect from January 21. The affected countries include Somalia, Russia, Afghanistan, Iran ...

The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Responding to the decision, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Islamabad is seeking clarity from Washington and remains hopeful of an early restart ...

Thailand is among 75 countries affected by a US suspension of immigration visa processing, effective January 21, 2026.