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The Guardian - UK
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Guardian community team

People affected by the US visa freeze: share your experience

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers screen international passengers arriving at Dulles International Airport wearing personal protective equipment March 13, 2020 in Dulles, Virginia. In response to the COVID-19, coronavirus pandemic CBP officers have begun wearing gloves and masks as they interact with passengers.2B8KHPB U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers screen international passengers arriving at Dulles International Airport wearing personal protective equipment March 13, 2020 in Dulles, Virginia. In response to the COVID-19, coronavirus pandemic CBP officers have begun wearing gloves and masks as they interact with passengers.
The state department has cited welfare use as it pauses visa processing for Brazil, Iran, Russia, Somalia and others. Photograph: Alamy

The Trump administration has indefinitely suspended immigrant visa processing for people from 75 countries, freezing applications from 21 January as part of a sweeping crackdown on legal immigration pathways.

We would like to hear from people from countries on the visa ban list who are currently in the immigrant visa application process, particularly those who are at an advanced or final stage.

How has the freeze affected you and your plans? How long have you been in the process, and what stage were you at when you heard the news? How is the uncertainty affecting your work, studies, family life or future plans?

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