The US Department of State announced on Saturday that it has immediately paused the issuance of visas to individuals traveling on Afghan passports, citing national security concerns after last week’s shooting of two National Guard members near the White House.
“The Department of State has IMMEDIATELY paused visa issuance for individuals traveling on Afghan passports,” the department said in a statement posted to X. “The Department is taking all necessary steps to protect US national security and public safety.”
