U.S. to stop issuing immigrant visas for 75 countries

Key Highlights

• “The Trump administration is bringing an end to the abuse of America’s immigration system by those who would extract wealth from the American people,” Pigott said.
• “The State Department will use its long-standing authority to deem ineligible potential immigrants who would become a public charge on the United States and exploit the generosity of the American people.”Most visa holders face limits in what kind of public benefits they can receive.
• For example, most green card holders are subject to a five-year waiting period for food stamps, non-emergency Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP.) The suspension specifically applies to U. S.
• immigrant visas for foreigners seeking to live in the United States but not to short-term visas for those visiting as temporary workers, students or tourists, including World Cup-related visas. The pause will take effect Jan.
• 21 and “remain active until the U. S.