American Visa Suspension: US Halts Immigration Visas for 75 Nations
The State Department of USA will suspend the processing of “immigration visas” for 75 countries.
The details was released by Fox News based on documents obtained from the State Department and confirmed to BBC News Brasil by a source from the agency.
According to the broadcaster, Brazil would be among the affected countries. The report was unable to confirm this information independently.
To BBC News Brasil, the US embassy in Brazil also confirmed the suspension of processing for 75 countries, but stated that it was still awaiting official details.“`html
The US State Department has announced it will deny visas to nationals from 75 countries, citing concerns they may become a “public charge” – individuals likely to rely on government benefits.The department will instruct consulates in affected countries to deny visas based on current legislation, while the department reevaluates screening and verification procedures.
The measure adds to many other anti-immigration actions by Donald Trump’s government and would be a way to prevent people from staying in the country and becoming a public charge, according to the broadcaster.
the report contacted the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the decision, but the body has not taken a position so far.
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