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The State Department will halt immigrant visa processing from 75 countries to reassess screening aimed at preventing entry of immigrants likely to depend on public assistance, affecting 38% of nations.
- On Jan. 21 the U.S. Department of State will suspend processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, pausing decisions indefinitely while reassessing procedures.
- Against a backdrop of tightened screening, officials said the State Department will use the public charge provision of U.S. immigration law to bar immigrants likely to take welfare and public benefits.
- Reports list affected countries including Somalia, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil, Nigeria and Thailand; the suspension applies to immigrant visas and cites factors like age, health, and past cash assistance.
- Affected applicants face disruptions to travel, work and study plans as the pause affects visas, and the State Department has not disclosed exemptions, creating uncertainty for U.S. embassies and consulates.
- Amid the administration's broader crackdown, officials have deported more than 605,000 people and recorded 2.5 million departures, with over 100,000 visas revoked since President Donald Trump's return.
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