The US is set to halt immigrant visa processing for foreign nationals from 75 countries, including Russia and Iran, as the state department seeks to clamp down on applicants deemed likely to rely on public benefits.
The pause will come into force on January 21, according to a US official, and will remain in place while authorities re-evaluate the process to screen out applicants considered to be at a higher risk of relying on government welfare.
The review would only affect immigration visas, a US official said. Short-term visitor visas are not expected to be affected.
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