A New York federal court vacated the US suspension of immigrant visa processing for 75 countries including Guatemala, restoring case-by-case decisions.
US Immigration & Courts
Key Facts
Ruling. On August 21, 2026, the US District Court for the Southern District of New York vacated the 75-country immigrant visa suspension as unlawful.
Case. CLINIC v. Rubio, No. 26-CV-00858, brought by the Catholic Legal Immigration Network and affected applicants.
Grounds. The court found the policy violated the Immigration and Nationality Act’s ban on nationality-based discrimination in visa issuance.
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