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flag Starting Jan. 1, 2026, the U.S. will suspend most visas for nationals of 19 countries, mainly African, over national security concerns.

flag Starting January 1, 2026, the U.S. will partially suspend visas for nationals of 19 countries, including 14 African nations such as Nigeria, Tanzania, and Senegal, under Presidential Proclamation 10998 citing national security. flag The ban affects most nonimmigrant visas like B-1/B-2, F, M, J, and immigrant visas, with exceptions for certain religious and ethnic minorities, dual nationals, U.S. government employees, athletes in major events, and lawful permanent residents. flag The restriction applies only to those outside the U.S. on the effective date without valid visas, while those already in the country or with valid visas are unaffected.

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