US embassies now require nonimmigrant visa applicants to declare they don’t fear persecution back home. This new rule, aimed at preventing asylum claims upon arrival, asks applicants if they’ve faced harm or fear it upon return. Experts warn this could force individuals into dangerous migration routes, jeopardizing their safety and families.
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