Saint Lucia Added to U.S. Non-Immigrant Visa Processing Pause(JANUARY 14TH, 2026)
Saint Lucia has been added to a list of 75 countries affected by an indefinite pause in Non-immigrant U.S. visa processing, set to take effect on January 21, 2026, as the State Department reviews screening rules. The decision places Saint Lucia alongside several other Caribbean nations and introduces uncertainty for nationals seeking U.S. visas, with no timeline announced for when processing will resume.
