New US visa restrictions will have a severe impact on applications

The United States is introducing further strict changes to its visa issuance system. Under the new rules, non-immigrant visas will not be granted to individuals who state that they fear persecution or violence in their home country. This was reported by The Washington Post, citing an internal U.S. Department of State document.

According to the new procedure, applicants for tourism, education, or employment visas at U.S. consulates will be asked additional questions. Specifically, applicants will be required to provide a clear answer as to whether they have faced violence in their home country and whether they fear returning. If an affirmative answer is given to any of these questions, their eligibility for a non-immigrant visa will be revoked.

According to the publication, the U.S. government aims to reduce the number of people who enter the country on a standard visa and subsequently apply for asylum. The State Department describes consulates as the "first line of defense for national security" and emphasizes the need to put an end to instances of the immigration system being used illegally.

These changes are seen as a continuation of previous measures. In particular, screening processes for student visas had already been tightened during the Trump administration. Additionally, the U.S. decision in January of this year to temporarily suspend the issuance of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries also sparked significant debate.

Experts believe that the new restrictions will further complicate the visa application process and require maximum precision and transparency from applicants. At the same time, this decision once again demonstrates that the U.S. is prioritizing security and control in its immigration policy.

The question now is: how will these restrictions affect the flow of international students and travelers? Statistics in the coming months will provide a clear answer.