Visa applicants from Nigeria, Somalia, and Russia will now face fresh uncertainty as the United States has suspended visa processing for 75 nations pending a comprehensive review of its immigration screening rules.
The move, announced by the US State Department, has caused significant concern among prospective travellers from these countries, as the halt directly affects the processing of various visa categories, including tourist, student, and work visas.
The suspension is linked to the enforcement of stricter provisions under the US immigration law, specifically the “public charge” rule. This provision allows consular officers to deny visa applications if they believe an applicant is likely to become dependent on public welfare programs.
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