US EditionState Department Pauses Visas for Afghan Travelers After National Guard Shooting
The visa pause targets Afghan passport holders after a National Guard soldier's death in a Washington, D.C. shooting, citing national security concerns, State Department said.
- On Friday, the U.S. State Department immediately paused visa issuance for people with Afghan passports, a day after one National Guard soldier died in a Washington, D.C., shooting.
- Following identification of the Washington shooter as an Afghan national, the administration said the measures aim to protect U.S. national security and public safety, prompting an expanded crackdown.
- US Citizenship and Immigration Services suspended Afghan immigration requests indefinitely, and Joseph Edlow, USCIS chief, ordered re-examinations of green cards and holders from 19 specific countries.
- On Friday, UN human rights office and UN refugee agency appealed to Washington to continue allowing refugees and asylum seekers access and due process, urging states hosting refugees to ensure protection.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump called to `permanently pause` immigration from `third-world countries` and urged `reverse migration`, pledging to remove millions as the Trump administration widened its crackdown.
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State Department pauses visas for Afghan travelers after National Guard shooting
The State Department has paused visas for Afghan nationals after two National Guard members from West Virginia were shot close to the White House. “The Department of State has IMMEDIATELY paused visa issuance for individuals traveling on Afghan passports. The Department is taking all necessary steps to protect U.S. national security and public safety,” the…
The authorities will inform the authorities until it is ensured that every foreigner will be thoroughly checked. Visas for Afghans will also be suspended.
US suspends visas for travellers with Afghan passports after Washington DC shooting
The US has paused all visa services for people travelling on Afghan passports. The move came just days after an Afghan national shot and killed a National Guard member near the White House and injured another. In a post on X, the State Department said, “The Department of State has IMMEDIATELY paused visa issuance for individuals traveling on Afghan passports.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio added that the US is taking all steps needed to protect…
Miami, Nov. 28 (EFE).- The U.S. government announced this Friday that it “paused immediately” the issuance of visas for Afghan citizens following the shooting allegedly committed by an Afghan against two agents of the National Guard in Washington, D.C., where one of them died. “President’s State Department (Donald) Trump has paused the issuance of visas for all individuals travelling with Afghan passports. The U.S. has no higher priority than pr…
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