Here's some big news from the State Department. It seems the Trump administration has decided it's in the best interests of the country if immigrants who can contribute to, rather than take from, society, are the ones let in. To that effect, the department has announced that it's pausing visa processing from 75 countries whose migrants are a drain on welfare. That's a lot of countries.
The State Department will pause immigrant visa processing from 75 countries whose migrants take welfare from the American people at unacceptable rates. The freeze will remain active until the U.S. can ensure that new immigrants will not extract wealth from the American people.
— Department of State (@StateDept) January 14, 2026
The pause impacts dozens of countries – including Somalia, Haiti, Iran, and Eritrea – whose immigrants often become public charges on the United States upon arrival.
— Department of State (@StateDept) January 14, 2026
We are working to ensure the generosity of the American people will no longer be abused.
The Trump Administration will always put America First.
— Department of State (@StateDept) January 14, 2026
It's about time.
It's interesting to see Somalia listed first. As we've learned while the Somali community in Minnesota has drawn attention to itself through fraud investigations, 89 percent of Somali immigrant households with children receive some sort of welfare, from SNAP to Medicaid to cash assistance.
BREAKING: The U.S. will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to need public assistance. https://t.co/SWapRjTR7k
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 14, 2026
The Associated Press reports:
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The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.
The State Department, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, said it had instructed consular officers to halt immigrant visa applications from the countries affected in accordance with a broader order issued in November that tightened rules around potential immigrants who might become “public charges” in the U.S.
The step builds on earlier immigration and travel bans by the administration on nearly 40 countries and is part of President Donald Trump’s ongoing efforts to tighten U.S. entry standards for foreigners.
“The Trump administration is bringing an end to the abuse of America’s immigration system by those who would extract wealth from the American people,” the department said in a statement. “Immigrant visa processing from these 75 countries will be paused while the State Department reassess immigration processing procedures to prevent the entry of foreign nationals who would take welfare and public benefits.”
The liberals are going to have a fit about this. Democrats will be running to the microphones soon.
BREAKING: State Dept to stop issuing long-term immigrant visas for 75 countries “whose migrants take welfare from the American people at unacceptable rates”
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) January 14, 2026
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize,…
The full list of 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, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, 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.
That’s a bold step toward responsible resource allocation!
— Yana (@YanaHeat) January 14, 2026
I voted for this! Thank you. I want my $383,000 back that Biden stole
— Llama Mama (@TeslaTakesOver) January 14, 2026
Wonderful news – a proactive step towards a thriving future for all!
— Yana (@YanaHeat) January 14, 2026
Amazing work and we love to see it! This is a great start! Thank you, DoS patriots and thank you admin!
— Karl Hollywood (@WokeCapital) January 14, 2026
Please look into subcontinental parasitism next, because they extract wealth in a less explicit fashion that nonetheless has as even greater negative impact on Americans.
The acceptable rate of welfare for immigrants should be zero. Why would we bring someone here just so they can leech off of us?
— John Hawkins (@johnhawkinsrwn) January 14, 2026
Good. Now block welfare to all foreigners.
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) January 14, 2026
Finally putting America first instead of funding the world's freeloader parade.
— SaltDisney (@SaltDisney2) January 14, 2026
That’s a good start.
— BillyBob1972 🇺🇸 (@BillyRickiBob) January 14, 2026
Good.
— Kevina the Crone 🇺🇸 (@KevinaFaga) January 14, 2026
Stop the grift.
About time we slam the door on these welfare magnets draining our pockets.
— SaltDisney (@SaltDisney2) January 14, 2026
Immigration is a reward for people who want to build this country up, not looking for a handout at Americans' expense.
— StrifeForAmerica 🇺🇸 (@Strife4America) January 14, 2026
No soup for you. pic.twitter.com/EARmSzxC3G
This is the way.
— Rick Moore (@richdarlen) January 14, 2026
— Ben Bargoil (@AnotherDadGamer) January 14, 2026
Finally! pic.twitter.com/VzLa9nYsZp
— Miss V (@VWelcher) January 14, 2026
It wasn't that long ago that NO immigrants were permitted to get any sort of assistance. They had to have a job, want to assimilate, learn English and contribute. Not drain.
— Cochise Adatlichi (@CAdatlichi) January 14, 2026
Waiting on that activist judge. 🙄
— MichiganRocks (@michigan4season) January 14, 2026
We're certain there are plenty of activist judges already writing their motions to block this action by the Trump administration.
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