Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- The Trump administration is suspending all immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, including Bangladesh and Pakistan.

A US State Department spokesperson shared the development with Reuters on Wednesday.

The spokesperson did not elaborate on the plan, first reported by Fox News, which cited a State Department memo.

The pause will begin on January 21, Fox News said.

Somalia, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil, Nigeria, Thailand are among the affected countries, according to the report.

The memo directs US embassies to refuse visas under existing law while the department reassesses its procedures. No time frame was provided.

The pause does not affect visitor visas, according to the report.

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