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US pauses global immigrant visa interviews, sparking fears of long delays

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The U.S. State Department has announced a temporary global pause on immigrant visa interviews, citing a need for consular officers to undergo new training. This pause, which began on August 26, is expected to cause significant delays for applicants worldwide, particularly in Asian countries with high volumes of pending applications. Experts warn that this disruption could lead to months of cascading delays, forcing applicants to potentially update documents and increasing uncertainty about future appointments. AI

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US pauses global immigrant visa interviews, sparking fears of long delays

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Global US immigrant visa pause: the fallout across China, Asia and Hong Kong

  2. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Biman Mukherji ·

    Why US visa pause could have ‘real consequences’ for Asian applicants

    Asian workers and families already facing years-long waits for US visas could be pushed deeper into uncertainty by a global pause on immigrant visa appointments, as President Donald Trump’s administration tightens legal immigration through new screening and higher costs, experts …

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