Map Shows Countries Where US Visa Processing Frozen By Trump Administration
Summary
The Trump administration announced a freeze on all visa processing for 75 countries, including Thailand, Russia, and Brazil. This decision is part of a review to update vetting processes by the Department of State, and it affects many countries in Asia and Africa.Key Facts
- The visa freeze affects 75 countries, including Russia, Thailand, and Brazil.
- The decision is part of efforts to review and update how the U.S. checks people applying for visas.
- The freeze follows previous travel bans and is described as necessary for national security.
- The State Department confirmed the pause but did not specify the countries.
- The visa freeze includes all types of visas for the affected countries.
- This move represents a shift from earlier actions where only certain visa types were paused.
- New countries on the list include Albania, the Bahamas, Cambodia, and more.
- The pause begins on January 21, with no set end date.
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