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Rescission of the State Sponsor of Terrorism Determination Regarding Syria

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The United States has rescinded its designation of Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism. This change may affect visa processing, travel restrictions, and diplomatic relations with Syria. The rescission could impact Syrian nationals' ability to obtain U.S. visas and may alter enforcement of sanctions-related immigration provisions. Context on specific visa category changes will likely follow from the State Department and USCIS.
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TypeNotice
SourceFed. Register
PublishedAugust 31, 2026
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