US to Suspend Visa Processing for Applicants from 75 Countries, Including Nigeria
The United States will halt visa processing for applicants from 75 countries starting January 21, with Nigeria, Somalia, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil, and Thailand among those affected. This move is part of a wider immigration crackdown championed by President Donald Trump, who vowed to pause migration from what he described as "third world countries." The State Department has not released full details on the suspension's implementation timeline.
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