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Shocker of Day: US Froze Visas To 75 Countries!

One of the most shocking developments with regard to the United States immigration policies happened today as the country has frozen visa issuance to 75 countries.

By:  Tupaki Desk   |   15 Jan 2026 9:50 AM IST
Shocker of Day: US Froze Visas To 75 Countries!
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One of the most shocking developments with regard to the United States immigration policies happened today as the country has frozen visa issuance to 75 countries.

The United States has reportedly frozen visa processing for applicants from nearly 75 countries, triggering widespread concern and uncertainty across diplomatic and immigrant communities. According to reports, the move affects both immigrant and non immigrant visas and includes countries such as Somalia, Iran, Russia, Afghanistan, Syria, Sudan, Yemen, Libya and several others across Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia.

Sources indicate that the decision is part of a broader internal review of national security, screening procedures and documentation verification. US officials have not officially labeled the action as a permanent ban, but the pause has effectively brought visa approvals to a standstill for citizens of the affected nations. Applicants who had interviews scheduled or cases under processing are now facing indefinite delays, with little clarity on when normal operations may resume.

The freeze is expected to hit students, workers, family based applicants and refugees the hardest. Universities, employers and advocacy groups have raised concerns, warning that the decision could disrupt education plans, labor shortages and humanitarian commitments. Critics argue the move disproportionately targets politically sensitive and conflict affected regions, while supporters say it is necessary to tighten border controls and prevent security risks. As of now, the State Department has not issued a clear timeline for lifting the freeze, leaving thousands of applicants in limbo and further intensifying debates over US immigration policy.