The U.S. State Department announced on January 21 that it has frozen immigrant visa processing for nationals from 75 countries, including Brazil, India, Pakistan, Colombia, and Nigeria. This suspension affects the issuance of green cards and applies to EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 visa categories for applicants who need to process their visas abroad, with no end date specified for the freeze.
Key Details:
- Visa processing freeze effective: January 21
- Countries affected: 75, including Brazil, India, Pakistan, Colombia, and Nigeria
- Visa categories impacted: EB-1, EB-2, EB-3
- No announced end date for the processing freeze
This operational constraint requires companies with a global workforce to reassess their mobility strategies. Employers are advised to audit their global mobility pipelines and consider alternative visa options, such as L-1 or O-1 visas, followed by Adjustment of Status (AOS) if feasible.
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Source: Jasmin Singh