A U.S. State Department instruction sent to embassies and consulates has triggered a major, immediate change for applicants from 75 countries: immigrant visa processing is being paused, effective January 21, 2026. For citizens of the affected countries, the practical impact is simple and blunt: if you were moving through a U.S. immigrant visa pathway (typically …

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