WASHINGTON: The Trump administration is suspending all visa processing for visitors from 75 countries starting January 21, Fox News reported on Wednesday, citing a memo from the US State Department. Somalia, Russia, Egypt, Iraq, Yemen, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil, Nigeria, Thailand are among the affected countries, according to the report. Representatives for the State Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the reported memo, which Fox News said directs US embassies to refuse visas under existing law while the department reassesses its procedures.

Nuova stretta sull'immigrazione da parte dell'amministrazione di Donald Trump. (ANSA)

Nuova stretta sull'immigrazione da parte dell'amministrazione di Donald Trump. (ANSA)

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration is suspending all visa processing for visitors from 75 countries starting January 21, Fox News reported on Wednesday, citing a memo from the…

U.S. to suspend visa processing for 75 countries, including Somalia, Russia, and Iran, starting January 21, 2026.

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The State Department said it will freeze visa processing for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance.

The State Department says it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while…

The pause starting on 21 January will bar foreign nationals who 'would take welfare and public benefits.'

The move is not retroactive for current visa holders

ISLAMABAD: The United States will pause immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries starting Jan. 21, the State Department said on Wednesday, with Fox News and…

The state department cites welfare use as it pauses visa processing for Brazil, Iran, Russia, Somalia and others

The U.S. State Department is freezing immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, but the pause will only impact those who wish to live in the USA.

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US State Department says freeze will affect citizens of Somalia, Haiti, Iran and Eritrea, among other countries.

The Trump administration has paused immigrant visa-processing services for citizens of 75 nations due to a likelihood they will need public support.

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ISLAMABA: The United States will pause immigrant visa issuances for nationals of 75 countries, including Pakistan, from January 21, the State Department said on Thursday, as…

The suspension will take effect on January 21 but does not apply to visitors or short-term visa holders.

Trump State Department suspends visa processing for countries with immigrants they deem likely to utilize public benefits.

The Trump administration has paused immigrant visa processing for people from 75 countries. We’re looking to speak to applicants, especially those close to a final decision, about…