Department of State Announces Temporary Pause on Immigration Visas for 75 Countries

By Maxine D. Bayley and Guilherme Massetti

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced a temporary pause on the issuance of immigrant visas for nationals of certain countries as part of a comprehensive review of public charge-related policies and guidance. This action follows recent executive directives emphasizing that intending immigrants must demonstrate financial self-sufficiency and avoid reliance on public benefits in the United States.

Read the full Alert on the Duane Morris LLP website.

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