U.S. Implements New Immigration Restrictions Starting January 2026
TL;DR
New immigration restrictions ordered by President Trump, including a travel ban on individuals from seven countries and changes to the H1-B visa program prioritizing higher-wage earners, went into effect on January 1, 2026, amid ongoing debates over national security and immigration policy.
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- Effective January 1, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. EST, in line with Presidential Proclamation 10998 on “Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States,” the Department of State is partially suspending visa issuance to na facebook.com
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