Nigeria is among the 75 countries affected as the Trump administration has announced that it will indefinitely suspend visa processing for visitors starting January 21
In a report by Fox News, the affected nations include Somalia, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil, Nigeria, and Thailand, marking one of the most sweeping shifts in U.S. immigration policy in recent years.
The directive reportedly instructs U.S. embassies and consulates to refuse visas under existing law while the State Department reassesses its screening and vetting procedures. No time frame was provided for how long the suspension will last.
Officials say the move is part of a broader effort to tighten immigration controls and enforce stricter standards on applicants considered likely to become a “public charge.”
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The policy shift comes amid the Trump administration’s ongoing immigration crackdown, which has included other restrictive measures since President Trump took office.
Representatives of the U.S. State Department have not immediately responded to requests for comment on the memo or how the new suspension will be implemented.
Affected applicants are expected to face delays or denials at U.S. consular posts while the department completes its review of visa procedures.
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