U.S. suspends immigrant visa processing for 75 countries including Nepal

CONNECTICUT– The United States has temporarily suspended immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, a move announced as part of the Trump administration’s new immigration policy review. The decision affects people applying for permanent residency visas, while tourist, student, and other short‑term visas remain unchanged.

According to the State Department, the suspension is linked to a broader effort to tighten screening procedures and evaluate the financial background of applicants. Officials say the review focuses on whether applicants may become dependent on public assistance after arriving in the U.S.

Countries across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Eastern Europe are included in the suspension. Among them are Nepal, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Egypt, Brazil, Somalia, Russia, Iran, Yemen, Sri Lanka, and Ukraine.

The announcement has created uncertainty for thousands of families who were preparing for interviews or waiting for final approval. Immigration lawyers warn that the pause could lead to longer delays even after processing resumes.

The U.S. government has not provided a specific date for when immigrant visa services will restart for the affected countries. For now, applicants are advised to monitor updates from their local U.S. embassy or consulate.

Here is the numbered list of all 75 countries affected by the U.S. immigrant‑visa suspension:

1. Afghanistan
2. Albania
3. Algeria
4. Antigua and Barbuda
5. Armenia
6. Azerbaijan
7. Bahamas
8. Bangladesh
9. Barbados
10. Belarus
11. Belize
12. Bhutan
13. Bosnia
14. Brazil
15. Burma (Myanmar)
16. Cambodia
17. Cameroon
18. Cape Verde
19. Colombia
20. Côte d’Ivoire
21. Cuba
22. Democratic Republic of the Congo
23. Dominica
24. Egypt
25. Eritrea
26. Ethiopia
27. Fiji
28. Gambia
29. Georgia
30. Ghana
31. Grenada
32. Guatemala
33. Guinea
34. Haiti
35. Iran
36. Iraq
37. Jamaica
38. Jordan
39. Kazakhstan
40. Kosovo
41. Kuwait
42. Kyrgyzstan
43. Laos
44. Lebanon
45. Liberia
46. Libya
47. Madagascar
48. Malawi
49. Maldives
50. Mali
51. Mauritania
52. Moldova
53. Mongolia
54. Morocco
55. Nepal
56. Nicaragua
57. Niger
58. Nigeria
59. Pakistan
60. Papua New Guinea
61. Philippines
62. Russia
63. Senegal
64. Sierra Leone
65. Somalia
66. Sri Lanka
67. Sudan
68. Suriname
69. Syria
70. Tajikistan
71. Thailand
72. Tunisia
73. Turkmenistan
74. Uganda
75. Uzbekistan
76. Yemen