US Freezes Visa Interviews Worldwide
The United States temporarily suspends immigration visa interviews to allow time for training consular staff, with no set date for resumption.
Translated by Alqyas from Al-Nahar — Original source
The United States has begun suspending and rescheduling immigrant visa interviews at its embassies and consulates worldwide, as applicants have received messages temporarily canceling their appointments without a new date being set. A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department confirmed the launch of a global training program at all embassies and consulates, explaining that visa service appointments would be adjusted to allow consular staff time to participate in the training. The U.S. State Department has not announced the duration of the training, the number of applicants affected by the measure, or a date for the resumption of regular interviews.
