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The U.S. State Department will pause immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries starting Jan. 21 due to concerns applicants may rely on public assistance in the future. The ban covers new immigrant visas (not tourist visas) and does not affect current visa holders, with a broader policy review underway to ensure newcomers do not become a public charge.
The Trump administration has indefinitely suspended immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries—effective January 21—citing concerns that many would become public charges; officials say the freeze will stay until new immigrants won’t rely on government benefits and will not ‘extract wealth’ from Americans. The move is part of a broader wave of immigration restrictions, with officials noting visa revocations and deportations, while researchers warn of wide-reaching, chilling effects on families and future immigration prospects.
The State Department announced an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing from 75 countries to prevent entry of foreign nationals who would rely on public benefits, with the measure taking effect January 21; non-immigrant visas remain unaffected and a full list of affected countries has not yet been released.