The Digest:
The United States has temporarily suspended visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, including Nigeria, Somalia, and Russia, as it reviews stricter enforcement of immigration rules, casting a cloud of uncertainty over travel aspirations and highlighting how shifts in global policy can quietly alter the paths of individuals seeking opportunity beyond familiar borders.
Key Points:
- The US has paused visa processing for applicants from 75 countries.
- Nigeria, Somalia, and Russia are among the affected nations.
- The halt is linked to a review of the "public charge" immigration provision.
- This rule denies visas to those likely to depend on public welfare.
- The move introduces fresh uncertainty for travelers, students, and families.
- No timeline has been provided for when processing will resume.
- The policy shift reflects broader adjustments in US immigration screening.
Source: The Cable, Channels Tv
