Published: 21.07.2026
According to the Congressional Research Service, the U.S. administration revoked more than 100,000 visas, paused Diversity Visa issuance, and paused immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countries. Visa revocation can affect both planned entry and the ability to re-enter for people outside the United States.
According to the source, the restrictions are broader than the previously recorded suspension of visa procedures and affect several immigration channels, including the Diversity Visa program. For applicants, this may mean losing the ability to enter the United States or having to obtain a new visa, while DV participants and nationals of affected countries may face a halt in case processing. The source also highlights risks for students and other temporary migrants: visa revocation can complicate re-entry after departure. This is highly relevant to anyone planning a trip, consular processing, or travel outside the United States followed by return.
- 🏛️ congress.gov