Montreal Consulate EB-2 Interview Wait Time - Part 3

[SAHK 12]

they are suspending IVs for 75 countries:

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-suspend-visa-processing-75-nations-next-week-fox-news-reports-2026-01-14/

 

I am dual citizen of Pakistan and Canada, will that apply on me?

[kk_canada 3]

Just now, SAHK said:

they are suspending IVs for 75 countries:

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-suspend-visa-processing-75-nations-next-week-fox-news-reports-2026-01-14/

 

I am dual citizen of Pakistan and Canada, will that apply on me?

They didn't release the full text yet. We need to wait and see

[SAHK 12]

5 hours ago, kk_canada said:

They didn't release the full text yet. We need to wait and see

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/immigrant-visa-processing-updates-for-nationalities-at-high-risk-of-public-benefits-usage.html

Immigrant Visa Processing Updates for Nationalities at High Risk of Public Benefits Usage

Last Updated: January 14, 2026

 

President Trump has made clear that immigrants must be financially self-sufficient and not be a financial burden to Americans.  The Department of State is undergoing a full review of all policies, regulations, and guidance to ensure that immigrants from these high-risk countries do not utilize welfare in the United States or become a public charge.

Effective January 21, 2026, the Department of State is pausing all visa issuances to immigrant visa applicants who are nationals of the following countries:

Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Bhutan, Bosnia, Brazil, Burma, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Colombia, Cote d’Ivoire, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dominica, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, The Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Republic, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Republic of the Congo, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, and Yemen 

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to my immigrant visa interview appointment?
Immigrant visa applicants who are nationals of affected countries may submit visa applications and attend interviews, and the Department will continue to schedule applicants for appointments, but no immigrant visas will be issued to these nationals during this pause.  

Are there any exceptions?
Dual nationals applying with a valid passport of a country that is not listed above are exempt from this pause.  

Does this affect my current valid visa?
No immigrant visas have been revoked as part of this guidance.  For questions regarding admission to the United States, we refer you to DHS.

Does this apply to tourist visas?
No, this pause is specifically for immigrant visa applicants. Tourist visas are nonimmigrant visas.

 

 

IT'S GOOD, DUAL CITIZENS ARE SAFE!!!

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1 hour ago, SAHK said:

IT'S GOOD, DUAL CITIZENS ARE SAFE!!!

 

That is good news. Probably it will mean dual citizens that are citizens of one of the countries on that list will be face AP, but as a citizen of Pakistan that was pretty much guaranteed for you anyway so hopefully this will have no impact on your case.