US Hits Pause on Visa Interviews Worldwide, Leaving Applicants in Limbo
What Happened
The US has paused or rescheduled visa appointments globally to train consular officers on enhanced applicant screening. Many applicants have received notices that their interviews are postponed, with new dates to be announced later.
Key Takeaways
The move could trigger fresh delays for thousands of visa applicants worldwide, adding uncertainty to travel, study, work and immigration plans as the US tightens immigration screening under its latest policy push.