Acquiring a U.S. visa is already an extensive process for most non-U.S. citizens, taking months or even years. The often frustrating process of air travel stands to become even more difficult for many people under President Donald Trump’s administration, and the hassles could take a major toll on the U.S. travel industry. The move could complicate an already bureaucratic visa process and cost the country’s tourism industry millions of dollars, some experts say, because additional security measures could significantly delay visa approvals and discourage travel to the U.S. The Trump administration did not publicly announce the new visa screening measures, which were sent to embassies March 15 to March 17. Jonathan Grella, the executive vice president of public affairs for the U.S. Travel Association, said a “painful” customs process could deter tourists from choosing the U.S. as a travel destination.

Source: Huffington Post March 24, 2017 21:45 UTC