27/08/2026
BREAKING:
U.S. PAUSES IMMIGRANT VISA APPOINTMENTS WORLDWIDE
The U.S. government has announced a temporary pause affecting immigrant visa appointments at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide.
If you’re currently in the process of obtaining an immigrant visa to permanently relocate to the United States, this update is important for you.
So, what exactly is happening?
The State Department is pausing immigrant visa appointments while consular officers undergo additional training and receive updated guidance on how applications should be assessed.
This means that some applicants who already have interviews scheduled may have their appointments postponed or rescheduled.
For those still waiting for an interview appointment, the pause could also mean delays in the processing timeline.
⚠️ But here’s what you need to know:
This does NOT mean the United States has stopped issuing all visas.
The announcement is specifically about immigrant visas, the category generally used by people seeking permanent residence in the U.S.
Non-immigrant visa categories, such as tourist and business visas, are separate from this particular announcement.
There is also currently no clear date announced for when normal immigrant visa appointment scheduling will resume.
So if you're affected, don't panic. Keep monitoring official communication from the U.S. Embassy/Consulate handling your case and avoid relying on unverified information circulating online.
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