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Trump Halts Afghan Visa Program Amid Immigration Crackdown

11/30/2025

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On November 29, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered diplomats to halt visa processing for Afghan nationals and suspend the special immigration program for those who assisted the U.S. during its occupation.
A State Department cable instructed consular officers to reject Afghan visa applications.
The decision followed a shooting incident involving a former Afghan operative.
Since January, Trump has intensified immigration enforcement, indicating a shift toward stricter legal immigration policies.

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On November 29, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered diplomats to halt visa processing for Afghan nationals and suspend the special immigration program for those who assisted the U.S. during its occupation.
A State Department cable instructed consular officers to reject Afghan visa applications.
The decision followed a shooting incident involving a former Afghan operative.
Since January, Trump has intensified immigration enforcement, indicating a shift toward stricter legal immigration policies.