Suspension only applies to US immigrant visas, US State Department clarifies

The US State Department clarified the temporary suspension of visa issuance for citizens of 75 countries, including Russia, applies only to immigrant visas.

The temporary suspension of the US visa process for citizens of 75 countries, including Russia, will only apply to immigrant visas, the State Department reported.

"The US State Department has paused the processing of immigrant visa applications for 75 countries,”

– the State Department spokesperson informed.