The U.S. administration is moving forward with a major step to tighten immigration policy. This latest move from the US government is expected to affect citizens from 75 countries. According to media sources in Washington D.C, the U.S. State Department has instructed a pause in new immigrant visa processing, starting 21 January, as it reviews its overall screening procedures. #VietnamToday #yourwindowonvietnam #news #immigrationpolicy #worldnews #U.S. | Vietnam Today

In a major escalation of immigration policies, the US State Department has announced an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries starting January 21, 2026. This move, driven by concerns over potential reliance on public assistance (public charge rule), affects permanent residency applications (Green Cards) but does NOT impact tourist, business, student, or non-immigrant visas – including those for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympics.Key highlights in this