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Pakistan raises immigrant visa suspension with lawmakers during rare Senate outreach in Washington

  • US this month paused issuance of immigrant visas for nationals from 75 countries, including Pakistan, effective Jan. 21
  • In addition to Pakistan, countries affected by the pause include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Nigeria and Russia
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US freezes immigrant visas for Pakistanis from Jan. 21, non-immigrant travel unaffected

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