Directive claims that new process is due to ‘the high number of aliens claiming asylum’ in the US
Applicants seeking a temporary visa to the United States must now tell a consular officer that they have not experienced harm and do not fear returning to their home country, according to new guidance issued from the state department. If they answer yes or decline to respond to either question, the chance they will be denied will skyrocket.
The Guardian obtained a state department cable which instructs officers at every US embassy and consulate globally to amend their process and ask applicants to affirm they do not fear mistreatment if they return home as a prerequisite for the interview to continue.
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Directive claims that new process is due to ‘the high number of aliens claiming asylum’ in the USApplicants seeking a temporary visa to the United States must now tell a consular officer that they have not experienced...
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