New US State Department rules say: Effective immediately, all consular officers should request that a non-immigrant visa applicant affirm that he or she does not ...

America's Trump administration has introduced a new visa rule. Diplomats will now question visa applicants about fearing their home country. This aims to curb asylum claims through the visa system. Applicants must deny fearing harm to proceed. This affects tourist, student, and business visas. Immigration experts express concerns about vulnerable individuals.

Apr 30, 2026 1

New US State Department rules say: Effective immediately, all consular officers should request that a non-immigrant visa applicant affirm that he or she does not ...
America's Trump administration has introduced a new visa rule. Diplomats will now question visa applicants about fearing their home country. This aims to curb asylum claims through the visa system. Applicants must deny fearing harm to proceed. This affects tourist, student, and business visas. Immigration experts express concerns about vulnerable individuals.
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