PM to join Leaders’ Dialogue at Abu Dhabi summit, highlight Middle Corridor, transit routes - Georgian Gov’t Administration Head
Within the framework of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Summit, Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze will take part in the Leaders’ Dialogue and speak on issues of vital importance for the country, including the development of the Middle Corridor and transit routes, said on Tuesday Levan Zhorzholiani, the Head of the Georgian Government Administration.
In his remarks, Zhorzholiani noted that the Prime Minister would also hold meetings with representatives of major investment companies.
“Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, together with a government delegation, continues his visit to Abu Dhabi. Within the framework of the Sustainable Development Summit, he will take part in the Leaders’ Dialogue”, he said.
“Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, together with the government delegation, continues his visit to Abu Dhabi. Within the framework of the Sustainability summit, he will participate in the Leaders’ Dialogue. The Prime Minister will address topics that are crucial for our state, such as the development of the Middle Corridor and transit routes. The discussion will also cover the construction of the Anaklia Port. Attention will be paid to the investments the state is making to strengthen its transit function. The Prime Minister has already held and will continue meetings with the largest investors representing high-tech companies”, Zhorzholiani concluded.
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Immigrant Visa Processing Updates for Nationalities at High Risk of Public Benefits Usage
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President Trump has made clear that immigrants must be financially self-sufficient and not be a financial burden to Americans. The Department of State is undergoing a full review of all policies, regulations, and guidance to ensure that immigrants from these high-risk countries do not utilize welfare in the United States or become a public charge.
Effective January 21, 2026, the Department of State is pausing all visa issuances to immigrant visa applicants who are nationals of the following countries:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Burma, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Colombia, Cote d’Ivoire, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dominica, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, The Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Republic, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Republic of the Congo, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, and Yemen
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to my immigrant visa interview appointment?
Immigrant visa applicants who are nationals of affected countries may submit visa applications and attend interviews, and the Department will continue to schedule applicants for appointments, but no immigrant visas will be issued to these nationals during this pause.
Are there any exceptions?
Dual nationals applying with a valid passport of a country that is not listed above are exempt from this pause.
Does this affect my current valid visa?
No immigrant visas have been revoked as part of this guidance. For questions regarding admission to the United States, we refer you to DHS.
Does this apply to tourist visas?
No, this pause is specifically for immigrant visa applicants. Tourist visas are nonimmigrant visas.