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Visa freeze expanded to 75 countries, TPS and parole cases paused

Legal immigration pathways have narrowed under new federal policies, with a visa freeze expanded to 75 countries and processing paused for TPS and parole recipients by January 2026.

Jan 21, 2026

Visa freeze expanded to 75 countries, TPS and parole cases paused
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The Quixote Center's policy analysis details a series of executive orders and administrative actions restricting legal immigration pathways. Starting with January 2025 executive orders, the administration shifted toward deportation-heavy policy and reviewed humanitarian parole programs. By January 2026, the State Department expanded its visa freeze to 75 countries, targeting applicants deemed likely to become a 'public charge,' while USCIS paused processing for parolees and TPS recipients.

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