US visa processing paused as China condemns new Iran sanctions
The United States has suspended all green-card interviews worldwide and tightened rules on student and work visas, while China denounced the latest sanctions imposed on Iran.
American immigration authorities have halted green-card interview appointments across the globe and introduced stricter criteria for student and employment visas, adding new scrutiny to citizenship applications. The policy shift follows a broader crackdown on immigration. In a separate development, Beijing criticized the United States for imposing fresh sanctions targeting Iran. The two issues were highlighted among several other stories in a recent one outlet roundup.
Why it matters
Changes to U.S. visa rules affect millions seeking to study, work, or settle in America, while China’s protest signals heightened geopolitical strain over Iran sanctions.
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