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US halts green card interviews globally, sparking frustration

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The United States has reportedly halted green card interviews globally, causing frustration among applicants, particularly in China. These cancellations, which began in late September, are seen as part of a broader immigration tightening under Donald Trump's administration. While some appointments remain unaffected for now, individuals have expressed disbelief and disappointment as their scheduled interviews were abruptly canceled, sometimes even upon arrival at consulates. AI

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US halts green card interviews globally, sparking frustration

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Khushboo Razdan,Cao Jiaxuan ·

    Frustration in China as US freezes green card interviews worldwide, citing ‘training’

    People in China reacted with frustration and disbelief after American consulates around the world began cancelling immigrant visa interviews – the latest setback for applicants waiting to enter the United States legally. A post by an immigration agent on the Chinese social media …

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