Summary
The Trump administration announced a suspension of immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, citing concerns about immigrants taking welfare. The decision affects immigrant visas but does not impact tourist or business visas. This action is part of President Trump's broader agenda to tighten immigration rules.
Key Facts
- The U.S. will pause immigrant visa processing for 75 countries.
- The government mentioned concerns over immigrants taking welfare at high rates.
- Countries affected include Somalia, Haiti, Iran, and Eritrea.
- The State Department said 100,000 visas have been revoked since Trump returned to office.
- The policy will begin on January 21 and does not affect non-immigrant visas.
- The Department of Homeland Security reported over 605,000 people deported.
- An official mentioned additional countries in the freeze include Brazil, Egypt, Thailand, Nigeria, Iraq, and Yemen.
- Seventy percent of affected countries are in Africa.
