General News of Thursday, 15 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana's Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, has clarified that the recent Trump administration decision to temporarily halt immigrant visa processing does not affect non-immigrant visa categories. According to him, short-term travel visas to the US remain fully operational. Ghana's Ambassador to the United States of America, Victor Emmanuel Smith, clarifies uncertainties surrounding recent US visa restrictions by the US government," the statement read. This clarification follows concerns over the suspension of immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, including Ghana and Nigeria. US to halt visa processing for applicants from 75 nations including Ghana, NigeriaTWI NEWSThe suspension by the US State Department is expected to take full effect on January 21, 2026, and will remain in place until further review.

Source: GhanaWeb January 15, 2026 14:09 UTC