US Suspends Immigrant Visas for Bangladesh, 74 Other Nations; Millions Affected
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News18•16-01-2026, 20:05
US Suspends Immigrant Visas for Bangladesh, 74 Other Nations; Millions Affected
- •The US has suspended immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Bangladesh and Pakistan, under a decision by Trump.
- •India is not included in the list of affected countries.
- •The ban primarily impacts immigrant visas, which grant permanent residency and a green card; non-immigrant visas (tourist, student, work) are unaffected.
- •Family-sponsored visa applications for Bangladeshis will be suspended, and new immigrant visa applications will not be processed for now.
- •In fiscal year 2023, 14,580 immigrant visas were issued to Bangladeshis, indicating a significant impact on a large segment of the population.
Why It Matters: Trump's decision to suspend immigrant visas for 75 countries, including Bangladesh, will significantly impact thousands.
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