Trump Administration to Halt Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- The Trump administration announced a suspension of immigrant visa processing for people from 75 countries to reduce legal migration to the U.S.
- The State Department stated the move targets countries whose migrants allegedly use public welfare at unacceptable rates, naming Somalia, Haiti, Iran, and Eritrea among those affected.
- The government did not disclose the full list of countries impacted or provide data on welfare usage by immigrants from these nations.
- This action is part of a broader crackdown on immigration, including efforts to limit legal migration pathways and increased enforcement activities.
- The announcement coincides with intensified immigration enforcement in Minnesota, which has the largest Somali population in the U.S.
