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    "data": {
        "id": 1656223,
        "msgid": "us-travel-tightens-in-2026-visas-restricted-for-39-countries-immigration-fees-increase-1775656299",
        "date": "2026-04-05 09:11:28",
        "title": "US Travel Tightens in 2026: Visas Restricted for 39 Countries, Immigration Fees Increase",
        "author": "Ayunda Pininta Kasih",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "The United States government will implement major changes to its visa and immigration policies effective 1 January 2026, including a ban on issuing visas to citizens of 39 countries and increases in various immigration service fees. These measures, justified on national security grounds related to background checks and data-sharing cooperation, will impact students, foreign workers, and tourists, potentially affecting global mobility for education, employment, and tourism. Several affected nations, particularly in Africa, have announced retaliatory policies against US citizens in response.",
        "content": "<p>The United States government is implementing major changes to its\nvisa and immigration policies, effective from 1 January 2026. These\npolicies include a ban on issuing visas to citizens from 39 countries,\nas well as increases in several immigration service fees. According to\nTravel and Tour World, this represents one of the most significant\nalterations to the US immigration system in recent years, affecting\nstudents, foreign workers, and tourists. In total, 39 countries are\nimpacted with varying levels of restrictions, including full bans and\npartial bans. For countries under full bans, all visa issuances\u2014whether\nfor permanent residence or temporary visits\u2014are halted. The policy is\nbased on national security considerations, particularly regarding\nbackground check systems, identity verification, and international\ndata-sharing cooperation. However, the rules do not apply to individuals\nalready in the United States or those holding valid visas issued before\n1 January 2026. The policy has elicited responses from several\ncountries. Some African nations, such as Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger,\nhave reportedly introduced retaliatory measures against US citizens.\nAdditionally, the policy is seen as potentially influencing global\nmobility, including travel for educational, professional, and tourism\npurposes. Some of these include:<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/us-travel-tightens-in-2026-visas-restricted-for-39-countries-immigration-fees-increase-1775656299",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
}