Frozen Doors: Understanding America’s New Visa Reality—Part 5
January 25, 2026
3:40 am
The rules did not change equally. Neither should your response.
Why One Policy Hits Three Groups Very Differently
The most damaging misconception surrounding visa pauses is the belief that everyone is affected the same way. That belief has cost applicants time, money, and credibility. Immigration systems do not operate with uniform pressure; they apply differentiated scrutiny based on intent, duration, and perceived risk. Students, families, and workers sit in different risk categories—and must respond accordingly (Ryo, 2019).
Understanding how the system reads your category is now a survival skill.
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