US Visa: Dream of settling in America shattered! 75 countries including Pakistanis and Bangladeshis blacklisted, know the complete list
US Visa: There is bad news for crores of people who dream of settling in America. America has recently taken a decision regarding a major change in immigration policy. There has been an immediate ban on granting immigrant visas to citizens of 75 countries. The names of Pakistan and Bangladesh, which consider America as their best friend, are also included in this list. Apart from these, sanctions have been imposed on many countries like Russia, Iran and Brazil. America believes that if such people come and settle in America, they will become a burden on the taxpayers. This decision will be effective from January 21.
America took a tough decision
According to the report of ‘Fox News’, the US Foreign Ministry has given orders to all its consular officers. They should stop processing immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries. This processing will continue only until America ensures that people coming to the country will not take advantage of the ‘welfare schemes’ there and till then the ban will continue.
Why was this decision taken?
A big scam in the American state of Minnesota is believed to be the reason behind this decision. Federal officials uncovered massive fraud in a taxpayer-funded benefit scheme in Minnesota, according to reports. According to the investigation, most of the people involved in this scam were Somalian citizens or Somalian-Americans. The American administration has become alert after this incident. He wants to ensure that people coming from poor or developing countries do not take advantage of America’s social security schemes.
What needs to be done to get a visa?
- Before granting the visa, the officer will take complete information of the applicant.
- Many things can be used as grounds for refusing to grant a visa.
- Older people, who cannot work and will be dependent on the government, will face difficulties in getting visas.
- If the applicant cannot speak English, he will also find it difficult to get a visa.
Ban on visas of 75 countries
Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Bosnia, Brazil, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Senegal, Sierra Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Uruguay, Uzbekistan and Yemen, Cape Verde, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire), Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dominica, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana.
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