US Freezes Visas for 75 Countries Including Pakistan, Bangladesh Over Burden Concerns

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Moneycontrol•14-01-2026, 23:41
US Freezes Visas for 75 Countries Including Pakistan, Bangladesh Over Burden Concerns
- •The Trump administration has halted visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal.
- •The decision aims to prevent immigrants from becoming a financial burden on the US government and is part of broader immigration and security measures.
- •The US State Department stated the restriction will remain until new immigrants cannot misuse American resources.
- •Countries like Somalia, Haiti, Iran, and Eritrea are also affected, while India has been excluded from the ban.
- •Consular officers are instructed to deny visas under existing law until identity-management and information-sharing processes are reviewed.
Why It Matters: The US has frozen visa processing for 75 nations to protect American resources and prevent financial burdens.
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