The United States has ended its January 2026 pause on immigrant visa issuance to nationals of 75 countries, following a court order in CLINIC et al. v. Rubio et al. The pause is no longer in effect as of August 21, 2026, according to the Department of State.
The pause had taken effect on January 21, 2026. It applied to immigrant visa applicants from countries including India’s neighbouring countries Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Pakistan.
