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US freezes all visa processing for 75 countries, including Somalia, Russia, Iran

Headline from FOX 35 Orlando

The State Department is pausing all visa processing for 75 countries in an effort to crack down on applicants deemed likely to become a public charge.

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  1. Forbes

    Trump Freezes Immigration Visas For 75 Countries—But Should Not Impact World Cup Visitation (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The Trump administration will stop processing immigration visas for citizens of one third of the world’s countries.

  2. FOX 35 Orlando

    US freezes all visa processing for 75 countries, including Somalia, Russia, Iran (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    The State Department is pausing all visa processing for 75 countries in an effort to crack down on applicants deemed likely to become a public charge.

  3. The Guardian

    Trump administration halts immigrant visa processing from 75 countries (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The state department cites welfare use as it pauses visa processing for Brazil, Iran, Russia, Somalia and others

  4. Forbes

    Trump Freezes Visas For 75 Countries—Challenging World Cup Turnout (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The Trump administration will stop processing tourist visas for citizens of one third of the world’s countries.

  5. Newsweek

    US visa processing frozen by Trump admin in 75 countries (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The State Department will halt visa processing for 75 countries starting Jan. 21 while it reassesses public‑charge screening and vetting procedures.

  6. Washington Examiner

    Trump admin freezes visa processing over alleged welfare burden (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Among the 75 countries affected by the State Department's visa action are Somalia, Russia, Afghanistan, Iran, and Nigeria.

  7. Independent Journal Review

    State Department Freezes Visas for 75 Nations (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    U.S. immigration processing is set for a major reset as the State Department moves to temporarily stop immigrant visa approvals

  8. Legitgov

    U.S. freezes all visa processing for 75 countries, including Somalia, Afghanistan, and Iran (opens Legitgov)

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  9. Legal Insurrection

    State Dept. Freezing Visa Processing for 75 Countries (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    Legal Insurrection's feed description

    "The pause impacts dozens of countries – including Somalia, Haiti, Iran, and Eritrea – whose immigrants often become public charges on the United States upon arrival."

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