US EditionU.S. suspends immigrant visa processing for 75 countries over public assistance concerns
The pause targets immigrant visas from 75 countries to prevent entry of applicants likely to rely on public benefits, affecting about 315,000 legal immigrants annually, officials said.
- 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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