Dhaka: The United States has announced a suspension of immigrant visa issuance for citizens of Bangladesh and 74 other countries. This development was disclosed by the US Embassy in Dhaka on Monday.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the suspension is set to become effective on January 21, 2026. The decision targets nations whose immigrants have been identified as having a high rate of collecting public assistance funded by U.S. taxpayers. Despite the pause in immigrant visas, the US Embassy clarified that this suspension does not affect the issuance of visitor visas.
In a statement shared on its official Facebook page, the embassy noted that immigrant visa applicants from the affected countries can still submit their visa applications and attend scheduled interviews. The Department of State will maintain the scheduling of these interviews even while the suspension is in place.