Published: 18.09.2026
The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 requires periodic reviews of persons and vessels subject to sanctions. Individuals meeting the statutory criteria become inadmissible, ineligible for visas or other entry documents, and have previously issued visas revoked immediately.
According to the source, the law links specified sanctions criteria to visa bans, inadmissibility, and loss of access to certain immigration benefits, so its effects may reach beyond blocked assets and affect individual relocation plans. It also prohibits new investment in Russia by U.S. persons and adds restrictions involving the Russian energy sector. People with business, financial, or other links to covered persons should verify sanctions status and visa validity before traveling or transferring funds. The development is particularly relevant to individuals whose documents, assets, or counterparties are connected to Russia or Iran.
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