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