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EXCLUSIVE: US resumes immigrant visa processing for Hungary, Poland as pause remains elsewhere

US courts lift Trump-era visa bans for 75 nations while only Hungary and Poland see processing restart, leaving many applicants in limbo

By · Published September 9, 2026 at 03:26 UTC · Updated September 9, 2026 at 05:24 UTC

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  3. Peak measured velocity The recorded velocity reached 14.
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Source diversity sample: 헤럴드경제 · FinancialContent · mezha.net · Crown World Mobility · Reuters.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: US courts lift Trump-era visa bans for 75 nations while only Hungary and Poland see processing restart, leaving many applicants in limbo
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Applicants from Hungary and Poland are suddenly able to move forward with immigrant visas, a relief that contrasts sharply with the continued dead‑end faced by citizens of dozens of other nations. The restart of processing brings hope to families and businesses waiting years for legal status, while many still stare at a pause that keeps their plans on hold and uncertainty about future travel. The shift follows a Manhattan judge’s order that voided the Trump administration’s ban on immigrant visas for 75 countries, canceling earlier rejections.

Separate court rulings also upheld a pause for Thai nationals, illustrating an uneven judicial landscape. Legal analysts note that the decision effectively reopens pathways for some allies while leaving the broader restriction intact. Reuters reported the exclusive detail that processing has resumed only for Hungary and Poland, while sources such as the Korean Herald and Crown World Mobility note the broader ban remains in effect elsewhere.

The next legal filing could determine whether the court’s partial reversal expands further.

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Questions people are asking

Which countries have had immigrant visa processing resumed?

Hungary and Poland have had processing resumed, according to Reuters.

What judicial action affected 75 countries?

A Manhattan judge blocked the Trump-era visa ban for 75 countries and voided prior rejections.

Does the pause on visa processing affect Thai nationals?

Court rulings reported by Siam Legal International confirm that a pause remains for Thai nationals.

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US immigration Hungary Poland Trump visa ban Thai nationals

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