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US halts all immigrant visa applications amid tightening restrictions

Move by state department to limit access is part of Trump’s crackdown on both lawful and undocumented immigration All US immigrant visa applications have been paused by the Trump administration as the state department moves to tighten restrictions and limit access to applicants who they deem could end up relying on US assistance, a state department official confirmed Tuesday. The agency launched the initiative at all embassies and consulates in early August, according to the official and visa…

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US halts all immigrant visa applications amid tightening restrictions
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