US to Pause Immigrant Visa Processing for Nationals of 75 Countries

The United States will temporarily pause immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries starting January 21, as part of a broader review aimed at restricting entries from applicants deemed likely to rely on public welfare. The affected nations include Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil, Egypt and Nigeria. The suspension applies only to immigrant visas, while short-term visitor visas remain unaffected. The US State Department says it is invoking long-standing legal authority under the “public charge” rule. This decision is part of the Trump administration’s wider immigration crackdown, which includes expanded entry bans and stricter criteria for assessing dependence on government benefits. In this video, we explain who is affected, why the policy is being introduced, and its potential global and economic implications. #USImmigration #VisaBan #TrumpAdministration #ImmigrantVisas #PublicChargeRule #USPolicy #GlobalMigration #ImmigrationNews #USVisas #TravelNews #Geopolitics #PolicyUpdate #InternationalRelations #VisaRestrictions #WorldNews #MigrationPolicy #USStateDepartment #BreakingNews #EconomicImpact #GlobalAffairs World News with in-depth analysis – trusted & transparent! Kalkine Media is on a mission to empower its viewers with quality news coverage from across the globe. Tune into Kalkine Media’s LIVE market news coverage, exclusive corporate interviews, expert talks, and trending stories of the day. Check out Kalkine Media on mobile and download our app for iPhone and Android. Stay Apprised, Invest Wise! For Android- bit.ly/3Gqlrpk For Apple- bit.ly/3WVTMBY Check out our media Website 👉 https://kalkinemedia.com/au Follow us and stay updated on the Go with the Market Charter 👇👇 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kalkineau/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/kalkineau LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/4829818