Web desk: The United States has introduced stricter global visa screening measures as part of an expanded effort to strengthen security checks for travellers entering the country.
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US State Department deputy spokesperson Tommy Pigott confirmed that the Trump administration has rolled out “new guidelines and an enhanced vetting procedure” for visa issuance worldwide.
Under the updated policy, consular officers are required to apply additional criteria and assess new risk factors before granting any visa.
“We have introduced a new vetting process with updated considerations for consular officers,” Pigott said in a statement.
“Every one of these decisions is a national security decision, and we are committed to ensuring that each application is reviewed more rigorously than before,” added Pigott.
He added that the State Department regularly reviews and adjusts its processes to ensure that individuals entering the US pose no threat.
“Our guiding principle is common sense — we should not allow into the country anyone who could potentially cause harm,” he stated. “We will continue reviewing and strengthening our policies to make this process even more effective,” he added.
Since returning to the office, President Trump has made immigration enforcement a central priority. He deployed federal agents to major cities and tightened restrictions on asylum seekers at the US-Mexico border.
While his administration has widely publicised its deportation efforts, the latest move marks a significant step toward reshaping legal immigration procedures as well.
