The Trump administration has announced a pause in processing immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries. The suspension starts January 21 and applies to people seeking permanent residence in the United States. It does not affect tourist, business, or other non-immigrant visas.
The State Department says applications can still be submitted, but no immigrant visas will be approved during the review period. There is no timeline for when the pause may end. Dual nationals may be exempt if they apply using a passport from a non-affected country.
The move follows tighter immigration checks and earlier travel bans. Are your plans impacted by the new immigrant visa rules?
