By: Kenneth Nilsson and Rachael Jeanfreau Effective January 21, 2026, the United States government suspended the issuance of immigrant visas for foreign nationals of 75 countries. This suspension affects applicants for immigrant visas, including employment-based and family-based petitions for permanent residency (i.e., “green cards”). Nonimmigrant visas, such as tourist visas, student visas, H-1B visas, and … Continue reading U.S. Government Pauses Immigrant Visa Issuance for Nationals of 75 Countries