Crossroads Asia

US Suspends Issuing Immigration Visas to Kyrgyz Citizens, Others

Recent Features

Crossroads Asia | Diplomacy | Central Asia

US Suspends Issuing Immigration Visas to Kyrgyz Citizens, Others

Kyrgyzstan is among six countries hit with new visa restrictions by the United States.

US Suspends Issuing Immigration Visas to Kyrgyz Citizens, Others
Credit: Flickr

On Friday, the United States announced new restrictions on the issuance of visas to citizens of six countries, including Kyrgyzstan. 

In a lengthy proclamation issued on January 31, the White House explained its rationale for imposing a series of visa and travel restrictions on citizens of several countries since Donald Trump took office in January 2017. 

[...]
Dreaming of a career in the Asia-Pacific?
Try The Diplomat's jobs board.
Find your Asia-Pacific job