Many international couples are worried that Trump’s 75-country immigration ban could affect their plans to marry in the U.S. This article explains why the policy does not impact K-1 fiancé(e) visas, how the K-1 process works, and what couples from affected countries should know before moving forward with their case.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have expanded a processing pause on certain immigration benefit applications to include nationals of 20 additional countries. This expanded hold took effect January 1, 2026 and affects adjudication of immigrant and nonimmigrant visas, adjustment of status (green card) applications, naturalization, work authorization, travel documents, and asylum petitions.