🇺🇸 What the U.S. policy actually is \t•\tThe U.S. Department of State announced that immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries — including Ethiopia — will be paused beginning January 21, 2026. This pause applies to immigrant visas (i.e., visas that lead to permanent residence/green cards processed through U.S. embassies/consulates abroad). \t•\tThis pause is indefinite for now, meaning the government has not set a specific end date; it is intended to remain until the Department o