The suspension will remain in place indefinitely as the department reassesses how consular officers apply the “public charge” provision of immigration law.
As of last year, according to the Department of Homeland Security, there were were 12.8 million green-card holders and 3.6 million people in the U.S. on temporary visas.
"Secretary Rubio is now authorizing travel sanctions on individuals and their families, who were responsible for the interference of U.S. repatriation flight operations."