Trump Administration Pauses Immigrant Visas for 75 Countries

Описание: Trump Administration Pauses Immigrant Visas for 75 Countries
What is the news about?
The Trump administration has indefinitely paused immigrant visa processing for people from 75 countries, effective January 21, 2026.
This decision affects legal immigration pathways, including family-based and employment-based immigrant visas (Green Cards).
The US government says the move is intended to prevent immigrants who may become a “public charge” meaning individuals who could rely on US government benefits for basic needs.

Who is affected?
Nationals of 75 countries
The pause could block nearly half of all legal immigrants to the United States
Experts estimate around 315,000 legal immigrants could be denied entry in one year

📌 Countries Included (as reported so far)
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dominica, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, North Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Republic of the Congo, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Yemen.


Who is NOT affected?
✅ Student visas (F-1)
✅ Tourist visas (B-1/B-2)
✅ Other non-immigrant visas
International students and short-term visitors can still apply for now.

Why is the Trump administration doing this?
Officials argue that:
Some immigrants strain public resources
Existing Biden-era rules make it harder to deny visas on financial grounds
Stricter public-charge rules are needed to protect taxpayers

Why is it controversial?
Critics say:
This is effectively a large-scale immigration ban
It disproportionately affects Black and Brown countries
Most immigrants do not qualify for federal benefits
Research shows immigrants contribute positively to the US economy
Legal experts warn it could:
Create fear among immigrant families
Discourage people from accessing lawful benefits like healthcare
Further reduce already limited legal immigration options

Bigger picture
This pause is part of a broader immigration crackdown during Trump’s second term, including:
Expanded travel bans
Pausing asylum cases
Suspending citizenship and green-card processing for certain countries
Freezing immigration cases for Afghan nationals
Together, these actions signal a major shift toward restricting legal immigration, not just undocumented migration.

Bottom Line
🔴 The US is sharply limiting permanent immigration
🟡 Students and tourists are not targeted by this policy
🔵 Critics warn of long-term social, economic, and reputational damage
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