The Largest US Immigration Policy Shift Since 2020 US Immigration Visa Pause 2026: Full List of 75 Affected Countries and What It Means for Global Migration In January 2026, the United States introduced a sweeping immigration measure: a pause on immigrant visa processing for 75 countries. The decision is based on a newly applied public charge presumption, significantly reshaping global migration flows and affecting families, workers, and Diversity Visa applicants worldwide. T