The United States is postponing immigrant visa interviews at US embassies and consulates around the world, according to reports from multiple outlets. Applicants are being told that their visa applications are on hold while consular officers complete new training.
The stated purpose is to standardize how officers review cases, including considerations related to whether an applicant could become a “public charge.” The pause affects planned interview dates and disrupts travel and housing arrangements that some applicants have already made.
Outlets describe the action as part of a broader training initiative led by the US State Department, with the message to applicants coming from US missions. Both sources note that no clear timetable is provided for when interviews will resume, leaving applicants waiting for further guidance from US authorities.
