According to a document obtained by the television channel, consular workers are to deny visa issuance in accordance with current legislation until the review process for checking and selecting applicants is completed. The list of countries subject to the new restrictions includes Russia, Somalia, Afghanistan, Brazil, Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Nigeria, Thailand, Yemen, and others. The complete list of these states has not yet been published.
Fox News reports that the temporary suspension will begin on January 21 and will continue indefinitely until the State Department completes its reassessment of visa procedures.
