India Spared as US Freezes Immigrant Visas for 75 Nations, Including Pakistan, Bangladesh

• The US administration has indefinitely paused immigrant visa processing for 75 nations, effective January 21, citing an 'America First' policy.
• India is not on the list, but neighbors like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal are included, meaning Indian nationals seeking green cards are unaffected.
• Analysts view India's exclusion as a signal of Washington’s trust in Indian applicants and a boost to its status as a 'trusted partner'.
• The freeze targets countries deemed high-risk for fraud or whose applicants might become a financial burden on the US government.
• Consular officers will assess factors like health, age, English proficiency, and financial stability, with the freeze not affecting existing valid visas.

Why It Matters: India avoids US immigrant visa freeze impacting 75 nations, signaling trust and easing skilled migration.