The Trump administration has paused or rescheduled immigrant visa interviews worldwide for training on identifying applicants who may become dependent on US public benefits. The disruption could delay green cards and family reunification, with the State Department yet to say when normal appointments will resume.

The pause will allow for “in-depth training” to teach embassy workers how to screen out people likely to need U.S. government assistance.

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

The US has paused visa appointments for applicants around the world as the Trump administration launches a global training programme for consular officers amid its broader…

US halts visa appointments globally as Trump intensifies immigration policies; training initiative launched for consular officers amidst uncertainty.