Trump administration expands immigrant visa ban to 75 countries

The Trump administration is suspending the issuance of immigrant visas to nationals from 75 countries, including Brazil, Iran, Russia, and Somalia. This sweeping policy was justified by the State Department as a measure to prevent new immigrants from becoming "public charges" who use American welfare benefits. While the ban does not apply to non-immigrant, business, or tourist visas, all travelers to the US will face a more intense screening process. This action is part of a broader crackdown on immigration that has already resulted in mass visa revocations, increased deportations, and the effective termination of the US asylum program.