US Visa Ban, Public Charge Rule (Credit: OpenAI)
The US State Department has quietly suspended visa processing for citizens of 75 countries at the same time. This means new visa applications from these countries will not move forward. The decision was implemented without a public announcement. Soon after, confusion spread across the world. Thousands of people who had already applied found their cases frozen. Many were waiting for interviews or approvals. This move is being seen as part of America’s tightening immigration policy.
The US government says some visa applicants may become “public charges” in the future. This means they could depend on government support like welfare or housing. Such people would add pressure on American taxpayers. The government wants to prevent this risk before it happens. That is why it is rechecking how visas are approved. Officials say only people who can support themselves should be allowed to enter the country.
According to Fox News, consular officers have received new instructions. They have been told to stop issuing visas under existing rules. No approvals will be given until a new review system is finalized. This includes stopping interviews and file processing. While officials call it temporary, no clear time limit has been shared. For now, everything remains on hold.
The list includes many major and sensitive countries. Russia, Iran, and Afghanistan are part of it. Somalia, Iraq, Egypt, and Yemen are also included. Countries like Nigeria, Thailand, and Brazil have also been affected. In total, 75 nations from different regions of the world are on the list. This makes the impact very wide.
The suspension applies to all types of visas. Tourist, student, and work visas are all included. This means people planning to study or work in the US are also affected. Many have already paid application fees. Students are worried as university deadlines are near. This decision could delay or even cancel their plans.
President Donald Trump has always supported strict immigration rules. He believes only people who benefit the US should be allowed in. This visa freeze reflects that thinking. The government has already been enforcing the public charge rule more strongly. Now it is taking one more step to tighten control. Entering the US has become harder.
This move will hurt international travel and education. Many people were preparing to go to the US. Now their cases are stuck. Business and student exchanges will suffer. Families may be separated for longer. Until the freeze is lifted, uncertainty will remain. The world is closely watching America’s next move.
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