Trump administration suspends immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries

The Trump administration has announced an indefinite pause on processing immigrant visas for citizens from 75 countries, including Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Honduras, Thailand, Somalia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Russia. The policy cites concerns over applicants' use of public assistance and includes exemptions for athletes traveling for major sporting events. This temporary suspension has sparked international attention and criticism as part of a broader shift in U.S. immigration policy.