Wednesday, 26 August, 2026
Global Visa Freeze: US Halts Immigrant Appointments for Consular Training
By TechShots Studio
US embassies worldwide have placed immigrant visa applications on hold, canceling and rescheduling interview appointments without immediate new dates. The State Department attributed the pause to a new global training initiative designed to help consular officers rigorously evaluate public-charge risks and screen out applicants likely to rely on US public assistance. The sudden freeze leaves thousands of global applicants stranded in legal limbo.
Read full story at TIMES OF INDIA