"The US is further tightening its immigration policy, following a decision by Donald Trump's administration to suspend the processing of immigration visas for applicants from 75 nations, a third of which are African. Some of the affected African countries include Egypt, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, Sudan, and South Sudan. In West Africa, Ghana, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Gambia, Liberia, Togo, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Senegal also face US visa restrictions."
"With this step, Washington claims to be putting an end to the alleged "abuse of the immigration system by people who want to enrich themselves at the expense of the US." "President Trump has made it clear that immigrants must be financially independent and not be a financial burden on Americans," Phillip Assis, a spokesman for the State Department and director of the Africa Regional Media Hub in Johannesburg, told DW."
The United States suspended processing of immigration visas for applicants from 75 countries, about one-third African, effective January 21, 2026. Affected African countries include Egypt, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, and West African nations such as Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal. The suspension applies to individuals seeking permanent residence and work; tourist and other nonimmigrant visas are not affected. The State Department says the measure aims to stop alleged abuses and ensure immigrants will not become dependent on government assistance while conducting a review of related policies and guidelines. Nationals may continue to submit applications but will not receive immigration visas during the suspension; duration remains unclear. Exceptions include visas for athletes, media, and World Cup travelers.
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