The United States temporarily suspends the issuance of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries
According to a statement shared on the official X (@StateDept) account of the U.S. Department of State, the United States is temporarily suspending the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries.
The official statement notes that this decision was made due to concerns that immigrants from these countries are making an unacceptable level of use of the U.S. social welfare system. U.S. authorities state that the restriction will remain in effect until there is full confidence that new immigrants will not adversely affect the economic opportunities of the American public.
The statement also emphasizes that no specific end date has been provided, meaning the suspension is currently temporary but open-ended.
According to information previously reported in the media, the restriction is expected to take effect on January 21. Media reports have also mentioned that countries such as Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan may be included in the list. However, the full and official list of affected countries has not yet been published by U.S. government authorities.
Could the new policy lift existing immigrant visa bans for some countries?
It is important to note that some countries previously subject to immigrant visa bans appear on the new list, while others do not. This situation raises the question of whether the new policy may effectively lift existing immigrant visa bans for certain countries.
A definitive answer will only be possible once the relevant legal or regulatory document is officially published.
As Atavatan Media, we will promptly inform our readers as soon as an officially confirmed country list or additional details are released.