The U.S. has paused visa appointments worldwide as the Trump administration tightens immigration screening. The move affects applicants with scheduled interviews, while the State Department says consular officers are undergoing global training. The administration’s immigration policies have also faced legal challenges and criticism from human rights groups.

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

The Trump administration has paused global visa appointments for training purposes. This action is part of an ongoing immigration crackdown by the U.S. government. Consular…

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…