Us to suspend visa processing for applicants from 75 countries

The United States plans to suspend visa processing for applicants from 75 countries. This policy aims to address security concerns in immigration procedures.

According to reports, the US government is set to implement a suspension of visa processing for individuals applying from 75 specified countries. This measure, highlighted in recent announcements, seeks to enhance national security by reviewing and tightening immigration protocols.

The decision comes amid ongoing discussions on border control and international travel restrictions. While specific details on the affected countries remain undisclosed in available information, the policy underscores a broader approach to vetting processes.

No further timelines or exemptions have been detailed in the sources, but it reflects heightened caution in global mobility.

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The Trump administration has ordered a pause on immigration decisions for people from 19 countries previously subject to travel restrictions, following the fatal shooting of a National Guard member near the White House by an Afghan national. The move affects green card and citizenship applications and extends a broader clampdown on asylum and other immigration benefits for certain nationalities.

The United States will suspend immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries starting January 21, but the Philippines is not affected. Philippine Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez confirmed that Filipinos are not included in this measure. The policy seeks to reassess screening procedures under the public charge provision of immigration law.

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