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US freezes immigrant visas for 75 countries over public-charge concerns

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Source: USA Today
US freezes immigrant visas for 75 countries over public-charge concerns
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The State Department announced a pause on immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, citing the goal of preventing new entrants who would rely on government benefits; the measure takes effect Jan. 21, 2026, after tightened reviews begun in November 2025, and could save about $9 billion annually. Countries cited include Russia, Iran, Somalia, Haiti and Cuba.

Topics:worldpolitics#immigrant-visas#politics#public-charge#state-department#united-states#visa-policy
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  1. Map shows 75 countries on US visa processing pause list  USA Today
  2. U.S. to suspend immigrant visas from 75 countries over public assistance concerns  NPR
  3. People affected by the US visa freeze: share your experience  The Guardian
  4. New Ban Bars Half of Legal Immigrants, Even Citizens’ Spouses & Kids  Cato Institute
  5. Trump Administration to Halt Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries  The New York Times

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