The countries affected include Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar and Laos.

The US on Wednesday said it was issuing a blanket suspension of immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries including Russia, Iran, Brazil, Egypt, Thailand, Nigeria and Somalia. The freeze…

The countries affected include Somalia, Brazil, Egypt and Thailand.

The US State Department announces a suspension of immigrant visa processing for 75 nations as part of a broader immigration crackdown. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.

The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.

The Trump administration has ordered an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, citing concerns that applicants could become a public charge and draw on American welfare and public benefits, according to a State Department directive and public statements from senior administration officials.

WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump’s administration is suspending processing for immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries, a State Department spokesperson said today, as part of Washington’s intensifying immigration crackdown.

The State Department will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is suspending processing for immigrant visas for applicants from ‌75 countries, a State Department spokesperson said on Wednesday, as part of Washington's intensifying immigration crackdown. The pause, which will impact applicants from countries including Somalia, Iran, Russia, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Yemen, ⁠Thailand and Brazil, will begin…

US Visa: The US is reportedly going to pause visa processing for applicants from 75 nations. It is set to take effect from January 21. The affected countries include Somalia, Russia, Afghanistan, Iran, and many more. 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States. The State Department, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States. The State Department, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, […]

WASHINGTON - The Trump administration is halting immigrant visa processing for people from 75 countries, including Brazil, Iran, Russia and Somalia, the latest effort by officials to restrict legal immigration pathways. State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said the indefinite pause aims to limit applicants deemed likely to become a “public charge,” a term for someone who relies on government benefits for their basic needs. The order takes effect Jan. 21, and a full list of the countries on the administration’s list has not been released. “The Trump administration is bringing an end to the abuse of America’s immigration system by those who would extract wealth from the American people,” Pigott said. The State Department has ramped up efforts in recent months to restrict migration, particularly from nations the president has deemed a threat to national security. Last month, the administration expanded a full or partial travel ban on entry to the United States to citizens of 39 countries, a move that came after…

The State Department says it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.

The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump admini...

Federal officials said the move was meant to discourage immigration by people whom they deemed likely to rely on public benefits.

Federal officials said the move was meant to discourage immigration by people who they deemed likely to rely on public benefits.

State Department halts visa processing for 75 countries including Somalia, Russia, and Iran to crack down on applicants likely to become public charges.

State Department halts visa processing for 75 countries including Somalia, Russia, and Iran to crack down on applicants likely to become public charges.

The Trump administration is suspending all visa processing for visitors from 75 countries starting January 21, Fox News reported on Wednesday, citing a memo from the US State Department.

The US Department of State has announced an indefinite freeze on immigrant visa processing for Ghana and 74 other countries starting from January 21

The US State Department plans to pause visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, including Russia and Iran, under a stricter “public charge” policy, Fox News reported. The rule assesses whether non-citizens may rely heavily on government aid, impacting entry and green card eligibility. US to Pause Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries Including Russia, Iran: Fox News.