US Suspends Visa Processing for 75 Countries, Including Nigeria and Russia

The US State Department has suspended visa processing for 75 countries, including Nigeria and Russia, as part of a comprehensive review of immigration screening procedures. This action has raised concerns among prospective travelers, as the suspension affects multiple visa categories, including tourist, student, and work visas.

The move is linked to the enforcement of stricter provisions of US immigration law, particularly the public charge rule. Countries affected by the suspension range from Afghanistan to Nigeria to Russia, among others.