U.S. Pauses Immigrant Visa Issuance for Certain Nationalities Citing Public Charge Concerns
On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of State issued internal guidance directing U.S. consular posts worldwide to pause immigrant visa issuance for nationals of certain countries deemed to be at high risk of becoming a public charge. This pause takes effect January 21, 2026, and will remain in place until further notice. While this […]