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United States Halts Visa Processing for 75 Countries, Including Russia and Brazil

According to Fox News, the U.S. government will suspend visa processing for numerous nations starting January 21, with no specified end date.

Summary

Fox News reports that the United States has frozen all visa processing for 75 countries, including Russia, Brazil, and Iran. The suspension will begin on January 21 and continue indefinitely. The government has not provided additional details on the reason or duration of the freeze.

Terms & Concepts
  • Visa Processing: The administrative procedure by which a government reviews applications for permission to enter its territory.
  • Travel Restriction: A regulatory measure that limits or suspends international movement between countries.