As of January 2026, the United States government (under the Trump administration) has officially announced an indefinite suspension of immigrant visa (permanent residency) processing for citizens of 75 countries, effective January 21, 2026. This action means that nationals of these countries cannot currently obtain U.S. immigrant visas at U.S. embassies/consulates abroad until further notice while the State Department reassesses processing procedures. This policy does not apply to non-immigrant visas (such as tourist, business, student, or work visas) or people already in the U.S. adjusting status. (Al Jazeera)

Below is the full list of the 75 countries whose immigrant visa processing has been officially suspended: (Phillips Lytle LLP)

Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Antigua and Barbuda
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belize
Bhutan
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Burma (Myanmar)
Cambodia
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Colombia
Côte d’Ivoire
Cuba
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dominica
Egypt
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Fiji
The Gambia
Georgia
Ghana
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Haiti
Iran
Iraq
Jamaica
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyz Republic
Laos
Lebanon
Liberia
Libya
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Nepal
Nicaragua
Nigeria
North Macedonia
Pakistan
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Rwanda
Senegal
Sierra Leone
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Syria
Tajikistan
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Uganda
Ukraine
Uzbekistan
Venezuela
Yemen (Phillips Lytle LLP)

Key Points

What’s suspended: Immigrant visa processing (green card applications via consulates abroad). (Al Jazeera)
Not affected: Non-immigrant visas (tourist, student, business) and most adjustment-of-status applications inside the U.S. (ABC News)
Reason given: The U.S. government cites concerns about applicants potentially becoming reliant on public benefits, and is reviewing vetting procedures. (Travel)

If you want, I can also provide a breakdown of how this policy affects specific regions or what exemptions exist for certain groups.