美国国务院要求签证申请人披露害怕受到潜在拒绝的危险. US State Dept requires visa applicants to disclose fear of harm for potential denial.

美国国务院已经实施了新的规定,要求签证申请人回答两项关于在本国的害怕问题. The U.S. State Department has implemented new rules requiring visa applicants to answer two questions about fearing harm in their home country. 答案是"肯定的", 可能会导致签证被自动拒绝, 这也是限制庇护权和打击移民的更广泛努力的一部分. A "yes" answer may lead to an automatic visa denial, part of a broader effort to restrict asylum access and crack down on immigration. 批评者警告说, 这项政策可能会陷入寻求保护的个人之中. Critics warn the policy could trap individuals seeking protection while officials claim it prevents fraud.