US Halts Immigration Documentation for Dozens of Countries in Sweeping Security Review
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Federal officials have suspended immigration paperwork processing for 75 countries as part of a comprehensive security evaluation starting January 21st. Nations affected by this indefinite freeze include major countries like Brazil, Nigeria, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Iraq, Egypt, Thailand, Yemen, and Somalia while authorities conduct enhanced screening assessments.
State Department Halts Visa Processing for Dozens of Countries in Immigration Crackdown
The State Department has announced a sweeping suspension of immigrant visa processing affecting seventy-five countries worldwide, beginning January twenty-first. According to reports, the indefinite pause targets nations including Brazil, Nigeria, Somalia, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Iraq, Egypt, Thailand, and Yemen.
Sources indicate this represents the latest escalation in the administration's broader immigration restrictions. The move specifically affects legal immigration pathways, with officials citing national security reassessment as the primary justification.
For Latino communities, Brazil's inclusion is particularly significant given the substantial Brazilian immigrant population across the United States. The policy will impact families awaiting reunification and individuals pursuing permanent residency through established legal channels.
Department memos direct U.S. embassies to refuse visa applications under existing authority while conducting comprehensive reviews of screening and vetting procedures. Officials have not released the complete list of affected nations or provided specific timelines for the reassessment process.
The suspension continues indefinitely pending departmental review of current immigration protocols and security measures.