US tells embassies to deny visas to applicants who say they fear return to home country

Directive claims that new process is due to ‘the high number of aliens claiming asylum’ in the USSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxApplicants seeking a temporary visa to the United States must now tell a consular officer that they have not experienced harm and do not fear returning to their home country, according to new guidance issued from the state department. If they answer yes or decline to respond to either question, the chance they will be denied...