US Freezes New Immigrant Visas for 75 Countries Worldwide
January 15, 2026 • Google News World
The US Government has announced that it will be suspending new immigrant visa processing for 75 countries. The list of affected countries includes Somalia, Russia, and Iran.
According to the announcement, the US Department of State will no longer process new immigrant visas for these countries until further notice. This decision is reportedly aimed at addressing national security concerns.
The full list of countries subject to this suspension can be found on the official government website. The move is expected to impact individuals who were previously planning to travel to or live in one of these countries.
No additional information has been provided regarding the duration of this suspension or potential exceptions for specific cases.
Source: Google News World