US issues global pause for immigration visa appointments

The pause, which applies to every US embassy and consulate globally, only involves immigrant visas, not those issued for tourism, study, business travel or temporary work. US President Donald Trump, since he returned to office last year, has cracked down on immigration and has been heavily restricting entry to the US.

The pause, which applies to every US embassy and consulate globally, only involves immigrant visas, not those issued for tourism, study, business travel or temporary work. US President Donald Trump, since he returned to office last year, has cracked down on immigration and has been heavily restricting entry to the US.

Those seeking permanent residency in the US from the home countries are caught up in the latest State Department visa pause.

Trump Admin Issues Pause On Immigrant Visa Appointments For Applicants Worldwide  HuffPost

President Donald Trump's administration has ​issued a pause on visa appointments for applicants around the world during ‌an ongoing immigration crackdown by the U.S. government in the Republican leader's second term in the White House.

A US State Department spokesperson said that it launched a global training initiative at all US embassies and consulates worldwide and that appointments for visa services will be adjusted to accommodate the training

Trump administration issues pause on visa appointments worldwide  thenationalnews.com

United States visa appointments are paused worldwide for consular officer training. This initiative supports the administration's broader immigration enforcement efforts. Immigrant visa applicants are being notified of rescheduled interviews due to this program. The government is also tightening restrictions on legal i

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump's administration has issued a pause on visa appointments for applicants around the world during an ongoing immigration crackdown by the US government in the Republican leader's second term in the White House.A US State Department spokesperson said on Tuesday (Aug 25) that it launch

While Trump campaigned in 2024 on a ​platform of stopping illegal immigration, his administration has also made legal immigration more difficult.

WASHINGTON, Aug 25 - President Donald Trump's administration has issued a pause on visa appointments for applicants around the world during an ongoing immigration crackdown by the U.S. government in the Republican leader's second term in the White House.

Trump administration issues pause on visa appointments for applicants worldwide  Reuters