Trump administration to suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 countries

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 14, 2026 at 10:42 PM

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In January 2026, the Trump administration announced the suspension of immigrant visa processing for 75 countries. The US State Department stated the freeze targets countries "whose migrants take welfare from the American people at unacceptable rates." The suspension will remain until the US can ensure new immigrants will not extract wealth from the American people. This action is part of President Trump's ongoing crackdown on immigration since returning to office in January 2025. The State Department has revoked over 100,000 visas in the past year, and the Department of Homeland Security reported over 605,000 deportations. Affected countries include Somalia, Haiti, Iran, and Eritrea.

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