Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Pakistan Delegation Urges US to Ease Visa Restrictions
A group of important people from Pakistan went to the United States to talk to American leaders.
They wanted the Americans to stop making it hard for Pakistanis to get visas.
The Pakistani leaders said this was making it difficult for their countries to be friends.
They met with several American representatives who promised to help.
The Pakistani leaders also said their visit was not about politics, but about making things better for both countries.
A high-level Pakistani parliamentary delegation urged US lawmakers to remove Pakistan from a list of nations subject to strict immigration visa restrictions.
The delegation was led by Senators Saleem H. Mandviwalla and Rana Mahmoodul Hassan.
The main focus was Pakistan's inclusion among 75 nations whose citizens face heightened scrutiny and difficulties obtaining visas.
Rep. Al Green agreed to form a Pakistan Strategic Bipartisan Caucus to foster deeper cooperation between the two nations' legislatures.
The senators emphasized that their visit was strictly non-political to address concerns from US officials regarding recent lobbying activities.
- Who
- Pakistani parliamentary delegation led by Senators Saleem H. Mandviwalla and Rana Mahmoodul Hassan
- What
- Urged US lawmakers to remove Pakistan from a list of nations subject to strict immigration visa restrictions
- When
- This week
- Where
- Washington, at the Rayburn House Office Building
- Why
- To address concerns over Pakistan's inclusion in the list of 75 countries facing visa difficulties
- Countries Affected
- 75
- Delegation Leaders
- Senators Saleem H. Mandviwalla and Rana Mahmoodul Hassan
- US Representatives Present
- Rep. Al Green, Rep. Tom Suozzi, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Laura Gillen
- Meeting Location
- Rayburn House Office Building
- Pakistan's Status
- Included in list of 75 countries with visa difficulties