JOURNAL ARTICLE

US Will Halt Issuing Immigrant Visas for Dozens of Countries.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Martin, Eric; Caldwell, Alicia A. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the US State Department's decision to pause the issuance of immigrant visas for individuals from 75 countries, including Brazil, Somalia, and Iran, starting January 21. This pause specifically targets those seeking permanent residency, particularly affecting family-based immigration, such as spouses and children of US citizens. The State Department claims the move aims to prevent individuals who may rely on public assistance from entering the country, although this assertion is contested by various studies indicating that immigrants typically use fewer benefits than native-born Americans. The pause does not affect tourist or temporary work visas, and the Brazilian embassy has not yet received formal notification regarding this decision. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:190915724
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