politics
April 30, 2026
US will deny visas to people if they don't answer 'no' to two questions
US visa applicants will now have to confirm they do not fear persecution in their home countries, as part of the Donald Trump administration's efforts to further restrict the entry of potential asylum seekers into the country.
TL;DR
- U.S. visa applicants must now confirm they do not fear persecution in their home countries.
- This is part of the Trump administration's effort to restrict potential asylum seekers.
- Consular officers will ask if applicants have experienced harm or abuse and if they fear it upon return.
- Applicants must answer 'no' to both questions to proceed with the visa application.
- The rule applies to non-immigrant visas for tourists, students, and temporary workers.
- Critics suggest this may lead individuals to seek unsafe travel routes.
- The State Department states the measure prevents abuse of the immigration system.
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