The United States has decided to temporarily suspend visa issuance for 75 countries, including Pakistan.
According to media reports, the United States has decided to suspend visa issuance for citizens of 75 countries, including Pakistan, Afghanistan, Russia, Iran, Iraq, Egypt, and Somalia.
The ban will be effective from January 21.
According to reports, the United States has cancelled more than 100,000 visas so far this year, including about 8,000 student visas and 2,500 special work permits.
According to the State Department, these actions are being taken against foreign nationals who have a legal violation or criminal record.
The US State Department said in its official statement that visa cancellation and deportation actions will continue to keep the country safe.
The move comes amid a tightening of immigration and visa laws under the Trump administration, which requires visa holders to be monitored even after they arrive in the US to identify potential arrests or legal action.
The visas that have been revoked fall into a variety of categories, including tourist, educational, work and other visitor visas. India, which has the largest number of US visa holders, has been directly affected by the policy.
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