The U.S. Department of State announced: suspend processing visa applications from 75 countries, effective January 21
The reason given: the proportion of people from these countries who receive U.S. welfare is too high.
The U.S. Department of State issued an internal memo on January 14, announcing an indefinite suspension of all types of visas from 75 countries, including both immigrant and non-immigrant visas. This measure aims to re-evaluate the visa review process, focusing on applicants deemed "likely to become a public charge."
Key country list
The affected countries cover multiple regions around the world, mainly including:
Asia: Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Thailand, Yemen
Europe: Russia (the only European country)
Africa: Egypt, Nigeria, Somalia
America: Brazil
The policy will take effect on January 21, 2026, and will continue until the Department of State completes the review process. Cases that have already submitted applications will be directly denied according to current laws, and no new appointment channels will be opened.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1854316680100940/
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