By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Multiple international media outlets are reporting that the United States may suspend visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, including Belize, beginning January 21, 2026.
According to reports by Fox News, Newsweek, and Reuters, the suspension is tied to an internal U.S. Department of State memo that has not yet been made public. The reported directive instructs consular officers to pause visa adjudications while the department reassesses its screening and vetting procedures.
Reuters reported that a State Department spokesperson confirmed that a pause in visa processing is planned but did not provide further details or a timeline for when normal operations may resume.
The reported memo allegedly instructs consular officers to refuse visas under existing law during the review period. However, no official announcement has been issued by the U.S. government, and the memo itself has not been publicly released.
Belize is listed among dozens of countries that could be affected if the suspension moves forward. The situation remains fluid as officials have yet to provide formal confirmation.
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By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Multiple international media outlets are reporting that the United States may suspend visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, including Belize, beginning January 21, 2026. According to reports by Fox News, Newsweek, and Reuters, the suspension is tied to an internal U.S. Department of State memo that has not
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