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Which countries is the US suspending visas for?

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The US is suspending immigration visa processing for applicants from 75 countries considered likely to require public assistance. An official list is not released, but sources mention Russia, Iran, Somalia, Afghanistan, Brazil, and Egypt among them.

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  • U.S. to suspend immigration visa processing for 75 countries 6s
  • Measure targets countries likely to require public assistance 11s
  • Temporary visitor visas are not affected 19s
  • Countries named include Russia, Iran, Somalia, Afghanistan, Brazil, Egypt 30s
  • Suspension begins on 21 January 59s

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Africanews
6 hours ago
U.S. State Department to suspend visa processing for 75 countries

The State Department will suspend immigration visa procedures for applicants from 75 countries deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the US.

U.S. State Department to suspend visa processing for 75 countries
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U.S. State Department to suspend visa processing for 75 countries

An unnamed state official stated the list includes countries such as Russia, Iran, Somalia, Afghanistan, Brazil, and Egypt, but the State Department has not released an official list.

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