US freezes immigrant visas for 75 countries: Iran, Russia, Thailand among affected nations - key details

The US State Department is indefinitely suspending visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Iran, Russia, and Afghanistan, to reassess screening procedures. This move aims to tighten enforcement of the "public charge" provision, denying entry to applicants deemed likely to rely on public welfare benefits.

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Jan 15, 2026 - 14:03
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US freezes immigrant visas for 75 countries: Iran, Russia, Thailand among affected nations - key details
The US State Department is indefinitely suspending visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Iran, Russia, and Afghanistan, to reassess screening procedures. This move aims to tighten enforcement of the "public charge" provision, denying entry to applicants deemed likely to rely on public welfare benefits.

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