Trump Administration Immigrant Visa Suspension 2026: 75 Nations Blocked
The Trump administration has suspended immigrant visa processing for 75 countries as of Jan 15, 2026. This follows the first net negative immigration in 50 years.
The U.S. just slammed the door on permanent residents from 75 nations. Just five months before the United States co-hosts the FIFA World Cup, the Trump administration announced it's suspending the processing of immigrant visas for a massive swathe of the global population.
Trump Administration Immigrant Visa Suspension 2026: The Scope
According to the State Department, the pause takes effect on January 21, 2026. It targets applicants from Latin America, the Balkans, South Asia, and multiple countries across Africa and the Middle East. The administration stated that this move aims to prevent "foreign nationals who would take welfare and public benefits" from entering the country. While applicants can still submit paperwork, no approvals or visas will be issued indefinitely.
Net Negative Immigration and a Historical Shift
This latest crackdown follows a series of aggressive restrictions. In September 2025, the administration hiked H-1B visa fees to a staggering $100,000 per application. By October, it set the refugee admissions cap at just 7,500, the lowest in U.S. history.
The impact is already visible in the data. The Brookings Institution reports that 2025 saw net negative immigration for the first time in 50 years. With over 605,000 formal deportations and 1.9 million "self-deportations," the U.S. is losing more residents than it's gaining. Critics argue this could lead to severe labor shortages in key industries, while proponents claim it protects domestic resources.
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