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According to the published document, the suspension will begin on January 21.<\/p>\n<p>Based on the official statement, the measure was taken on the grounds that immigrants from these countries \u201creceive social assistance from the American people at unacceptable rates.\u201d The suspension will remain in effect until the United States ensures that new immigrants will not benefit financially from the U.S. budget.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Department of State will temporarily suspend the processing of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries whose immigrants receive social assistance from the American people at unacceptable rates. 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