75 countries visa pause
Definition
A U.S. State Department policy announced on January 14, 2026, temporarily suspending the processing of immigrant visas for nationals from 75 countries identified as high-risk for public charge or economic dependency, effective January 21, 2026, pending a reassessment of vetting standards.
An immigration measure under the Trump administration aimed at protecting American taxpayers by halting new immigrant visas from nations like Somalia, Iran, Russia, Nigeria, and others until safeguards ensure newcomers won't 'extract wealth' from the U.S.
Examples
The 75 countries visa pause turned my family reunion plans into a geopolitical sitcom episode overnight.
With the 75 countries visa pause in full swing, America's borders are now auditioning immigrants like a picky reality TV casting director.
Celebrating the 75 countries visa pause by toasting to all the 'wealth extractors' who just got RSVP'd no to the American dream.
The 75 countries visa pause is the ultimate plot armor for U.S. welfare budgets, shielding them from international freeloaders with bureaucratic flair.