The United States said it was suspending the processing of immigrant visas from 75 countries, President Donald Trump's latest move against foreigners seeking to come to America. "Immigrant visa processing from these 75 countries will be paused while the State Department reassesses immigration processing procedures to prevent the entry of foreign nationals who would take welfare and public benefits," he said. A US official said that the other countries affected would include a number of countries with friendly relations with the United States, including Brazil, Egypt, and Thailand. The State Department did not immediately release a full list of countries. The State Department said Monday that it has revoked more than 100,000 visas since Trump's return, a one-year record.

Source: Philippine Star January 15, 2026 00:53 UTC