Trump administration pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 countries

JAN 15 - The Trump administration is placing an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, further restricting the legal routes for Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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The Trump administration has announced an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, effective January 21, to combat perceived "abuse" of the welfare system by immigrants. This move further restricts legal routes for entering the United States.

The order affects immigrant visa processing but explicitly excludes non-immigrant, temporary tourist, or business visas.
Tommy Pigott, Principal Deputy spokesperson for the US State Department, stated the department will deem ineligible potential immigrants who would become a "public charge."
This follows previous restrictions on migration from countries deemed a threat to national security, including Russia, Iran, and Afghanistan.

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