According to reports from reputable sources citing a State Department official, the Trump administration is considering a suspension of visa processing for applicants from up to 75 countries. At this time, this information has not been officially announced and it is unclear if this is a total or partial suspension, and no formal policy has been published by the U.S. government.
Based on the reported information, consular officers would be instructed to temporarily refuse visa applications under existing law while the government conducts a review of its screening and vetting procedures. The pause is reportedly expected to begin on or after January 21, 2026, and could remain in effect until the review is completed. However, these details remain subject to change.
The countries reportedly under consideration include:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Bhutan, Bosnia, Brazil, Burma, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dominica, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, North Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Republic of the Congo, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, and Yemen.
Luke Bowman Law will continue to closely monitor developments and provide updates as more reliable and official information becomes available. If you have questions about how this potential policy could affect your specific situation, please feel free to contact us or book an appointment here
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