The US State Department is adjusting immigrant visa appointments at embassies worldwide while consular officers complete public-charge screening training.
US Visas & Consular Services
Key Facts
Pause. Immigrant visa appointments at US embassies and consulates worldwide are being paused or rescheduled.
Reason. A global, in-depth training initiative on public-charge screening launched at all posts in early August.
Trigger. The move follows an August 21 federal court ruling that vacated the administration’s suspension of visa processing for 75 countries.
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