US Citizen Spouses Face Visa Delays and Separation Risks

Even spouses of U.S. citizens, long considered a protected group, now face separations, visa pauses from 75 countries, and heightened green-card scrutiny under the Trump administration's broad legal migration slowdown.

The policy net has widened dramatically, affecting a category previously seen as immune from such disruptions.

Visa processing delays and increased scrutiny are causing prolonged separations for many families.

The administration's actions have expanded the scope of legal immigration restrictions beyond earlier targets.