Resource: Immigrant Visa Processing Updates for Nationalities at High Risk of U.S. Public Benefits Reliance

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August 28, 2026

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As of August 21, 2026, in accordance with the Court’s order in CLINIC et al. v. Rubio, et al., the January 2026 pause of immigrant visa issuance to nationals of 75 countries is no longer in effect.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/immigrant-visa-processing-updates-for-nationalities-at-high-risk-of-public-benefits-usage.html
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