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The United States is suspending immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries (including Russia), with the change set to take

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effect January 21, 2026 and to remain indefinitely while the policy is reviewed. The suspension applies specifically to immigrant visas (for those seeking permanent residence), not to all types of visas. Nonimmigrant visas — such as tourist, business, student, or temporary work visas — are generally not included in this pause. The pause is tied to a broader immigration policy effort focused on judges and officials deeming some applicants likely to become a “public charge” (i.e., reliant on public benefits). So this makes the US policy in line with Russia's. Prove you can sustain yourself and not depend on the government to support you. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/us-freezes-all-visa-processing-75-countries-including-somalia-russia-iran

The United States is suspending immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries (including Russia), with the change set to take effect January 21, 2026 and to remain indefinitely while the policy is reviewed.

The suspension applies specifically to immigrant visas (for those seeking permanent residence), not to all types of visas. Nonimmigrant visas — such as tourist, business, student, or temporary work visas — are generally not included in this pause.

The pause is tied to a broader immigration policy effort focused on judges and officials deeming some applicants likely to become a “public charge” (i.e., reliant on public benefits).

So this makes the US policy in line with Russia's. Prove you can sustain yourself and not depend on the government to support you.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/us-freezes-all-visa-processing-75-countries-including-somalia-russia-iran