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Validating Visas

By Brent E. Zepke, Esq.

Feb 28, 2026
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President Donald Trump suspended visas from 21 countries and partially suspended visas from another 19 countries.

Why?

Because as per Secretary of State Marco Rubio, “Visas are not a right. There is no constitutional right to a visa. A visa is permission to enter our country as a visitor.”

The Secretary further clarified that the policy applies broadly to …

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