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US visa ban struck down by judge

22 Aug 2026 – 27 Aug 2026 · 3 chapters · 3 updates

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Chapter 1US visa ban struck down by judge

  1. 22 Aug

    Rules US District Judge Jeannette Vargas in Manhattan, blocking a policy that suspended immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 nations.

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Chapter 2US plans mass visa revocation

  1. 25 Aug

    Prepares to revoke tourist and business visas for up to 200,000 asylum seekers, with the State Department expected to announce the policy in the coming weeks.

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Chapter 3US suspends immigrant visa processing

  1. 26 Aug

    Suspends immigrant visa appointments worldwide for consular training, leaving thousands of applicants waiting for new dates.

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  1. US judge strikes down Trump administration visa suspension for 75 nations
  2. US announces plan to revoke up to 200,000 tourism and business visas held by asylum seekers

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