Morphine Prince 109,654 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is suspending all visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, a State Department spokesperson said on Wednesday. The spokesperson did not elaborate on the plan, first reported by Fox News, which cited a State Department memo. The pause will begin on January 21, Fox News said. Somalia, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil, Nigeria, Thailand are among the affected countries, according to the report. The memo directs U.S. embassies to refuse visas under existing law while the department reassesses its procedures. No time frame was provided. The reported pause comes amid the sweeping immigration crackdown pursued by Republican U.S. President Donald Trump since taking office last January. In November, Trump had vowed to "permanently pause" migration from all "Third World Countries" following a shooting near the White House by an Afghan national that killed a National Guard member. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-suspend-visa-processing-75-nations-next-week-fox-news-reports-2026-01-14/ 2 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economy 52,844 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Ok, hurt tourism more i guess... 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EART HL I NG 1,275 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 And I’m sure the definition of “Third World Countries” used here means non-white Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wet Fire 8,360 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 27 minutes ago, Morphine Prince said: In November, Trump had vowed to "permanently pause" migration from all "Third World Countries" following a shooting near the White House by an Afghan national that killed a National Guard member. All of this while the US administration has been doing more damage in the whole world than any third world country 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyLuca 2,611 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 (edited) What does that mean ? You don’t get visa? U only need it if u wanna stay more than 90 days right ? everyone who wants to spend less than that in the us is fine right ? Germany for example just needs ESTA I think… (if u wanna stay for less than 90 days) It’s so sad that he does such things Edited January 14 by LadyLuca Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artmonstered 48 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 This will limit immigration visas only. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMROD 117,011 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 2 minutes ago, LadyLuca said: What does that mean ? You don’t get visa? Correct. This includes canceled appointments at USCIS for benefit applications (green cards, removal of conditions, naturalizations) Although, the pause is not expected to directly affect processing of tourist visas or the visas for those coming to the United States to attend sporting events, chiefly the World Cup, later this year. That said, individuals could still face difficulties if their countries are subject to other Trump travel bans and restrictions. (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ✧*:･ﾟ ᶠʳᵒⁿᵗ ᵗᵒʷᵃʳᵈ ᵉⁿᵉᵐʸ (*´艸｀*) ♡♡♡ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANVEEROY 65,226 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 My country is also on the list, and I hope I could say something, but I will remain silent. READ MY...BODY LANGUAGE! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Mayhem 3,424 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 1 hour ago, Economy said: Ok, hurt tourism more i guess... 75 countries is practically the whole world...as if foreigners needed anymore reason not to visit the US... Watch the tourism market crash even more Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economy 52,844 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 5 minutes ago, Lord Mayhem said: 75 countries is practically the whole world...as if foreigners needed anymore reason not to visit the US... Watch the tourism market crash even more Id guess these are Countries generally with weaker ties so... the percentage of tourism from them may be a lot more modest than the number 75 Nations might suggest But even so, im sure it adds up to a meaningful number to have some impact 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaveMonster 613 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 I’m surprised seeing Brazil here. What did they even do lol. It’s funny they are doing this to countries like Brazil and Thailand while those countries are plagued with their tourists doing illegal **** all the time Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quentin 6,772 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 It's Trump's first term but in worse Follow every rainbow till you find your dream Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
liamgaga 795 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Wtf did Thailand do lmao Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco 24,897 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 17 minutes ago, liamgaga said: Wtf did Thailand do lmao There's a border conflict with Cambodia so the risk to the US is people flying to the US and then trying to stay illegally. The gays know how to party Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
27monster27 15,850 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 There is a substantial number of Russian and Brazilian tourists in the US regularly. I know this because I work at a bit of a tourist hot spot and I get a lot of them. This administration is evil. he/him/his Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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