New Rules for Visas: 75 Countries on the List

The United States has decided to stop giving out immigrant visas to people from 75 countries. This includes Somalia, Haiti, Iran, and many others. The reason? These countries have a high number of people who use public benefits, like food stamps and healthcare, once they move to the U. S. This decision comes after some big problems in Minnesota. Somali immigrants there have been involved in some of the largest fraud cases during the pandemic. They stole billions of dollars meant for children's food and healthcare. This is not a small issue. It's a big deal. The U. S. has also stopped sending food aid to Somalia. Why? Because local officials there stole food meant for people in need. They burned and looted a warehouse full of food. This is not okay. The U. S. said that foreign aid is not charity. It should be used to help further U. S. foreign policy.The State Department said that the freeze on visas will stay in place until they can be sure that new immigrants won't take advantage of the American people. They are reviewing all policies to make sure immigrants from these countries don't use welfare or become a public burden. The list of countries affected is long. It includes places like Afghanistan, Brazil, Nigeria, and Russia. The U. S. wants to make sure that immigrants can support themselves and not be a financial burden to Americans. This is a big change. It shows that the U. S. is serious about putting America first. They want to make sure that their generosity is not abused. This decision will have a big impact on many people and countries.