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flag U.S. to ban travel from 20 countries and Palestinian Authority starting Jan. 1, 2026, ending family visa exemptions.

flag The U.S. is expanding travel restrictions to 20 countries and the Palestinian Authority effective January 1, 2026, citing national security, with full or partial bans affecting nations including Nigeria, Tanzania, and several West African states. flag The policy removes a prior family-based visa exemption, preventing U.S. citizens from bringing spouses or children from these countries to the U.S., even for visits. flag Individuals like Chris Joondeph, married to a Nigerian woman, remain separated despite completing all required steps and waiting since May 2024. flag African nations have voiced concern, warning of diplomatic and economic impacts, while critics say the broad restrictions are discriminatory and risk harming U.S. global credibility and economic ties.

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