The United States government has suspended immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Russia, Iran, and several others, as part of a new immigration clampdown.
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The decision was announced by the US State Department through an internal memo directing consular officers to stop processing affected applications while screening and vetting procedures are reviewed.
The pause is set to begin on January 21 and will remain in place indefinitely until the reassessment is completed. The action targets applicants considered likely to rely on public welfare if admitted into the United States.
LIST OF APPLICATIONS FOR REGULARISATION OF AREA COUNCIL LAND DOCUMENTS NULLIFIED/CANCELLED BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF FCT
The move is linked to stricter enforcement of the public charge rule, which allows visa officers to deny applications based on factors such as health condition, age, financial strength, language ability, and past use of government benefits.
US authorities say the policy is aimed at protecting public resources and preventing abuse of social support systems, with the affected countries spanning Africa, Asia, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
LIST OF APPLICATIONS FOR REGULARISATION OF AREA COUNCIL LAND DOCUMENTS NULLIFIED/CANCELLED BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF FCT
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