US halts immigrant visa processing for 75 countries
The United States has announced a suspension of immigrant visa processing for 75 countries. The move was confirmed by a State Department spokesperson and highlighted by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Countries affected include Ghana, Somalia, Russia, Iran, Brazil, Egypt, and Thailand. The suspension does not impact tourist or business visas.
What we know
- The US State Department is pausing immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, according to an official spokesperson.
- Karoline Leavitt shared that the affected countries include Somalia, Russia, Iran, Ghana, Brazil, Egypt, and Thailand.
- The move follows President Donald Trump’s ongoing efforts to restrict immigration.
- The State Department has revoked more than 100,000 visas since Trump’s return, setting a one-year record.
- The suspension does not apply to tourist or business visas, but the administration plans to vet all applicants’ social media histories.
