The Trump administration will stop issuing immigrant visas to people from 75 countries, the State Department announced Jan. 14, saying the immigrants "extract wealth" from American taxpayers money once they're inside the U.S.
Immigrant visas are travel documents issued to foreign nationals who want to live permanently in the U.S. They're given outside U.S. borders and allow the holder to enter the country legally.
Among the nations listed are Russia, Iran, Somalia, Haiti, and Cuba. The State Department made the announcement on social media but did not provide a full list. Inquiries were directed to FOX News coverage.
The decision is designed to pause the number of applicants who could become a "public charge," the State Department said. That's a term for those who depend on government benefits. Federal officials have said tougher enforcement could save taxpayers $9 billion annually.
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