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US tells embassies to deny visas to applicants who say they fear return to home country

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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Apr 28, 2026 US news US immigration Trump administration

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