US visa suspension

US Suspends Visa Processing for 75 Nations, Sparking Concerns and Criticism

US to suspend visa processing for 75 nations, State Department says, and it’s certainly a development that’s causing a lot of concern, anger, and confusion. We’re talking about a potentially significant shift in immigration policy, specifically targeting the processing of visas for citizens of a long list of countries, seemingly based on a determination of their likelihood of needing public assistance. This is a big deal, and it’s understandable why people are reacting so strongly.

It’s important to clarify that this appears to be aimed at immigrant visas, not visitor visas. So, those hoping to come to the US for tourism or other short-term stays shouldn’t be immediately affected.… Continue reading