US to suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Nepal
Summary
The US government will suspend immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, including Nepal, starting January 21 as part of a crackdown on immigration to prevent public benefit dependency.
Key Points
- The US will suspend immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, including Nepal, starting January 21.
- This move targets applicants from countries in Latin America, South Asia, Africa, and other regions to prevent entry of immigrants likely to become public charges.
- US visitor visas, including for events like the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics, are not affected by this suspension.
- Trump's administration has also revoked over 100,000 visas and tightened policies on visa granting and social media vetting.
