40
Travel Ban + Hold + Re-Review
52
Immigrant Visa Pause Only
15
Consular Operations Disrupted
Travel Ban + Hold + Re-Review (40)
Immigrant Visa Pause Only (52)
Consular Operations Disrupted (15)
Immigrant Visa Pause + Ops Disrupted
Unaffected
Disclaimer: This map is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, does not create an attorney-client relationship, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for individualized legal counsel. Not all countries within each category are subject to the same visa restrictions; determinations vary by nationality, visa class, and individual circumstances. Immigration restrictions change rapidly; consult a qualified immigration attorney for guidance specific to your situation before making any decisions.
Immigration Restrictions
Travel Ban + Hold + Re-Review (40)
PP 10949 (19 countries, June 2025) + PP 10998 (21 additional, Dec 2025) · USCIS hold (PM-602-0194) · Retroactive re-review (PM-602-0192 / PM-602-0194)
- Afghanistan
- Angola
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi (Partial suspension)
- Chad
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Cuba (Partial suspension)
- Dominica
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Gabon
- Haiti
- Iran
- Laos (Partial → full suspension (PP 10998))
- Libya
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Myanmar (Burma)
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Republic of the Congo
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone (Partial → full suspension (PP 10998))
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Syria
- Tanzania
- The Gambia
- Togo (Partial suspension)
- Tonga
- Turkmenistan (NIV suspension lifted (PP 10998); IV continues)
- Venezuela (Partial suspension)
- West Bank and Gaza (Palestine) (Consular ops also disrupted (March 2026))
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Immigrant Visa Pause Only (52)
DOS immigrant visa processing pause (eff. Jan 21, 2026) · NIVs unaffected
- Albania
- Algeria
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belize
- Bhutan
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Brazil
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Colombia
- DR Congo
- Egypt
- Ethiopia
- Fiji
- Georgia
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Iraq (Consular ops disrupted)
- Jamaica
- Jordan (Consular ops disrupted)
- Kazakhstan
- Kosovo
- Kuwait (Consular ops disrupted)
- Kyrgyzstan
- Lebanon (Consular ops disrupted)
- Liberia
- Moldova
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Nepal
- Nicaragua
- North Macedonia
- Pakistan (Consular ops disrupted)
- Russia
- Rwanda
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- St. Lucia
- St. Vincent
- Thailand
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
Worldwide Consular Disruptions
Iran Conflict Related Disruptions (14)
Consular services subject to cancellations, suspensions, and limited availability until further notice
- Bahrain
- Cyprus
- Iraq (Emergencies only; consular service suspended; also subject to IV pause)
- Israel
- Jordan (Also subject to IV pause)
- Kuwait (Emergencies only; consular service suspended; also subject to IV pause)
- Lebanon (Emergencies only; consular service suspended; also subject to IV pause)
- Oman
- Pakistan (Also subject to IV pause; Karachi consulate particularly impacted)
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Turkey (Adana consulate particularly impacted)
- United Arab Emirates
- West Bank and Gaza (Palestine) (Also subject to travel ban + hold + re-review)
Other Consular Disruptions (1)
Consular disruptions unrelated to the Iran conflict
- Ukraine (Limited visa services)
U.S. Embassy Kyiv is currently processing C1/D and H-2B visas, plus limited B1/B2 appointments for urgent humanitarian or medical travel. All other NIV applicants may apply at any U.S. embassy or consulate worldwide.
Source: U.S. Embassy Kyiv Visa Services
Notes and Definitions
Category Definitions:
- Travel Ban + Hold + Re-Review (Dark Red): 40 jurisdictions designated under PP 10949 (June 4, 2025, 19 countries) and PP 10998 (Dec 16, 2025, 21 additional). All are subject to entry suspension, USCIS domestic adjudication hold (PM-602-0194), and retroactive re-review of previously approved benefits (PM-602-0192 for the original 19; PM-602-0194 for all 40). Also subject to IV pause. Palestine: Also affected by consular operations disruption (March 2026).
- IV Pause Only (Grey): Subject to immigrant visa processing pause effective Jan 21, 2026 (212(a)(4) presumption) but NOT subject to travel ban or domestic USCIS hold. NIVs still available.
- Consular Operations Disrupted (Yellow): U.S. embassies/consulates in these countries have consular services — including visa interviews, immigrant visa processing, and routine consular services — subject to cancellations, suspensions, and generally limited availability due to the conflict with Iran. Conditions remain uncertain and may change without notice. Lebanon, Kuwait, and Iraq are the most significantly disrupted (Lebanon and Kuwait are limited to emergency services only). Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, and Pakistan are also subject to the IV pause (shown as olive on the map). Palestine is also subject to the travel ban and domestic hold (shown as dark red on the map with a note).
- Unaffected (White): No travel ban, IV pause, or consular disruption.
Partial Suspension Notes:
- Laos: Upgraded from partial suspension (PP 10949) to full suspension (PP 10998).
- Sierra Leone: Upgraded from partial suspension (PP 10949) to full suspension (PP 10998).
- Turkmenistan: NIV suspension lifted under PP 10998; IV suspension continues.
- Burundi, Cuba, Togo, Venezuela: Partial suspension (unchanged between proclamations).
Iran Conflict Impact (March 2026):
- Iran Conflict Related Disruptions (14): Bahrain, Cyprus, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, UAE — consular services subject to cancellations, suspensions, and limited availability until further notice. Lebanon, Kuwait, and Iraq are the most significantly disrupted.Other Consular Disruptions (1): Ukraine — limited visa services unrelated to the Iran conflict.
- Overlap with existing restrictions: Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, and Pakistan (IV pause + ops disrupted). Palestine (travel ban + hold + ops disrupted). Saudi Arabia (previously embassy closed, now consular ops disrupted).
Key Points:
- USCIS Domestic Hold (PM-602-0194): Applies to nationals by birth OR citizenship (including CBI), regardless of entry date. Affects I-485, I-130, I-140, I-765, N-400, and all other USCIS benefit applications.
- Retroactive Re-Review: PM-602-0192 (Dec 2, 2025) ordered re-review of approved benefits for the original 19 countries (PP 10949). PM-602-0194 (Jan 1, 2026) extended hold and re-review to all 40 jurisdictions under PP 10998.
- IV Pause: Interviews proceed but cases refused under 221(g) with 212(a)(4) presumption. NIVs unaffected. Dual nationals may use non-listed passport.
- Mauritania: On travel ban (PP 10998) but NOT on IV pause list.
- Exceptions may apply for: LPRs, diplomats (A/G visas), certain EAD categories, national interest.
Data compiled from PP 10949 (June 4, 2025), PP 10998 (Dec 16, 2025), PM-602-0192, PM-602-0194 (Jan 1, 2026), DOS Cable 26 STATE 3740 (Jan 14, 2026), embassy closures and consular operations disruptions (March 2026), U.S. Embassy Kyiv Visa Services, DOS Middle East Travel Advisory · Last updated: March 29, 2026