State Department Pauses Certain Immigrant Visa Issuance for Nationals of 75 Countries

Status: Final/Actual, In Litigation

The State Department implemented a pause affecting immigrant visa issuance for nationals of dozens of countries in connection with the administration's public-charge approach. Immigrant visas are used by people seeking lawful permanent residence through qualifying family, employment, or other immigration categories. A broad pause can therefore affect applicants who have already completed substantial portions of the legal immigration process. The policy has faced litigation over its scope, legal basis, and effect on otherwise eligible applicants and families.

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