A US State Department draft list identifies 43 countries under immigration restrictions, divided into red, orange, and yellow categories. Bhutan’s surprising status is due to a refugee scam, while nations like Pakistan and Russia are on the orange list. The yellow list includes Caribbean and African countries facing scrutiny regarding immigration policies.
A three-colored draft list from the US State Department categorizes 43 countries regarding President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. The red list includes countries with total bans on their citizens, the orange list signifies sharp visa restrictions, and the yellow list grants 60 days for nations to address US concerns regarding immigration.
Surprisingly, Bhutan, known for its peaceful Buddhist culture, appears on the red list due to a 2023 immigration scam involving Nepalese citizens posing as Bhutanese refugees. Other expected countries on the red list include North Korea, Iran, Yemen, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Libya. Afghanistan’s inclusion is new, while Iraq notably does not appear here.
The orange list features Pakistan, which may upset the Pakistani diaspora in the US, along with Russia and its ally Belarus. Interestingly, Ukraine is omitted despite its strained relations with the Trump administration. Other Asian countries on the orange list are Laos and Myanmar, and Turkmenistan is included as well.
The yellow list presents several puzzling entries, notably Caribbean nations like St Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, and Dominica, where an Indian student is missing. Cambodia also receives a spot, alongside the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu. Additionally, 16 African nations are marked in yellow, including Zimbabwe, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Eritrea among others.
The draft list from the US State Department highlights 43 nations categorized by immigration restrictions under President Trump’s administration. Noteworthy inclusions are Bhutan and Afghanistan on the red list, while Pakistan and Russia appear in the orange category. The diverse nations in the yellow category raise questions about US immigration policies and their implications on global relations.
Original Source: www.rediff.com
