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USA: US State Department has temporarily paused immigrant visa interviews at embassies and consulates worldwide
Covers the week of 24 August 2026 · published 2026-09-03
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The US State Department has put immigrant visa interviews on hold at its posts around the world, reported in the week of 24 August 2026. This affects people waiting for a green card interview abroad, including family and employment-based applicants. No new interview date is promised while the pause lasts, so applicants should expect longer waits.
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Reported by fragomen.com: https://www.fragomen.com/insights/united-states-state-department-temporarily-pauses-immigrant-visa-interviews-worldwide.html
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