Trump admin pauses visa appointments worldwide amid heightened screening for applicants

The Trump administration paused worldwide immigrant visa interviews to allow consular officers time to complete training on public-charge guidance. This temporary measure has sparked uncertainty among applicants and occurs amid a broader immigration crackdown involving higher fees for certain work visas and large-scale visa revocations. Legal setbacks have also occurred, including a federal judge striking down a State Department policy suspending issuance from 75 countries.