Who Gets Blocked and Why: The Hidden Politics of US Visas | Nicolas Garon
From KAJ Business & Money LIVE by Khudania Ajay
May 28, 2026 · 27 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the complexities of US visa denials and the impact of foreign policy on immigration.
Why are tourist visa denial rates so high for some countries while others sail through? What actually happens during a visa interview at a U.S. consulate? And how do foreign policy decisions, travel bans, and consular suspensions shape who gets in and who doesn't?Nicolas Garon is a researcher and writer whose work on U.S. immigration law has been published in T20 law school journals, cited by the United Nations in a report to the General Assembly, and used by The New York Times. He translates complex immigration policy into compelling human stories.Join host Khudania Ajay (KAJ) as they explore the overlooked consequences of executive actions, travel bans, and the January 2026 Presidential Proclamation restricting nationals from dozens of countries — and what it means for immigrants already inside the United States.Support independent journalism at https://kajmasterclass.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kaj-business-money-live--6217536/support .
People in this episode
Host: Khudania Ajay
Guest: Nicolas Garon
Topics covered
- US visas
- immigration policy
- foreign policy
- travel bans
- visa interviews
- executive actions
Keywords
- visa denial rates
- immigration law
- consular suspensions
- travel bans
- executive actions
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The New York Times, United Nations
Places: United States
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