US Suspends Immigrant Visas for 75 Nations
Analysis based on 52 articles · First reported Jan 14, 2026 · Last updated Jan 15, 2026
The suspension of immigrant visa processing by the United States for 75 countries is expected to have a negative impact on global labor mobility and potentially on remittances to the affected nations. This move could also strain diplomatic relations between the United States and the listed countries, potentially affecting trade and investment flows in the long term.
The Donald Trump administration, through the United States — United States Department of State, has announced the suspension of immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, effective January 21. This action is part of a broader immigration crackdown by Donald Trump, who has previously vowed to 'permanently pause' migration from 'Third World Countries.' The affected nations include Somalia, Iran, Russia, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Yemen, Thailand, and Brazil, among others. The United States — United States Department of State stated that the freeze will remain active until the United States can ensure that new immigrants will not 'extract wealth from the American people.' This policy does not affect visitor or business visas, but the administration has also implemented stricter social media vetting for all applicants. Since Donald Trump's return to office, the United States — United States Department of State has revoked over 100,000 visas, and the United States — United States Department of Homeland Security reported over 605,000 deportations.
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