U.S. to suspend immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries under new policy The U.S. State Department will suspend immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries starting Jan. 21 as it reassesses immigration screening procedures. The suspension applies only to immigrant visas for permanent residency and does not affect non-immigrant visas such as tourist, business, student or temporary work visas. Under expanded “public charge” rules, consular officers must conduct more detailed assessments of applicants’ finances, health, education, skills, family status and English proficiency. The Trump administration says the pause is intended to prevent fraud and stop the entry of immigrants…

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