Published: 16.01.2026
Starting January 21, the United States will suspend immigrant visa issuance for citizens of Brazil as part of a measure covering 75 countries. Tourist visas are not affected by the restriction.
According to the source, the restriction applies specifically to US immigrant visas, not tourist travel. For Brazilian citizens planning to relocate through family, employment, or other immigrant categories, it changes access to the US immigration route from January 21. Tourists and people entering under short-term nonimmigrant categories are not covered by the measure. This is primarily relevant to applicants seeking permanent relocation to the United States and their families.