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U.S. pauses visa appointments worldwide, citing training initiative
The U.S. State Department has paused visa appointments at embassies and consulates worldwide, saying it is launching a global training initiative. The move comes amid the Trump administration's broader immigration crackdown, leaving applicants uncertain about rescheduling timelines.
The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday (August 25, 2026) that it has started a global training initiative at all U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide, and that visa service appointments will be adjusted to accommodate the training. The pause affects visa applicants around the world.
The announcement comes as President Donald Trump's administration continues an aggressive immigration crackdown in his second term. That crackdown has included revocations of visas and green cards and rejection of applications for a range of reasons, including political opinions and participation in pro-Palestinian protests against U.S. ally Israel's assault on Gaza.
No details were provided on how long the pause would last or when applicants could expect their appointments to be rescheduled.
WorldPolitics
U.S. pauses visa appointments worldwide, citing training initiative
The U.S. State Department has paused visa appointments at embassies and consulates worldwide, saying it is launching a global training initiative. The move comes amid the Trump administration's broader immigration crackdown, leaving applicants uncertain about rescheduling timelines.
The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday (August 25, 2026) that it has started a global training initiative at all U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide, and that visa service appointments will be adjusted to accommodate the training. The pause affects visa applicants around the world.
The announcement comes as President Donald Trump's administration continues an aggressive immigration crackdown in his second term. That crackdown has included revocations of visas and green cards and rejection of applications for a range of reasons, including political opinions and participation in pro-Palestinian protests against U.S. ally Israel's assault on Gaza.
No details were provided on how long the pause would last or when applicants could expect their appointments to be rescheduled.