U.S. Pauses Immigrant Visa Processing Worldwide
The Trump administration has paused visa appointments for people applying to come to the United States from around the world. The State Department said staff need training but did not specify when appointments would resume.
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4 sourcesState Dept. pauses immigrant visa appointments worldwide, says staff need training
Trump pauses visa appointments for applicants worldwide
Trump administration issues pause on visa appointments for applicants worldwide
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4 sourcesUS pauses immigrant visa processing, spurring uncertainty, lawyers say
US halts immigrant visa applications for global 'in-depth' training course
Map Shows Worst-Hit Countries as Trump Pauses Visa Appointments Worldwide
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8 sourcesNolte: Trump Pauses Immigrant Visas Globally for Training to Avoid Deadbeats, Troublemakers
Trump administration cancels visa appointments worldwide to bolster consular officer training
Trump hits pause on ALL immigrant visas while State Department officials receive training
Trump administration issues pause on immigrant visa appointments for applicants worldwide…
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1 articleUS halts all immigrant visa applications amid tightening restrictions
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The story so far
3 developments- Aug 26Trump pauses visa appointments for applicants worldwide
- Aug 26Only center coverage:US halts immigrant visa applications for global 'in-depth' training course
- Aug 26US pauses immigrant visa processing, spurring uncertainty, lawyers say
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Quiet for 52 daysLast development · Aug 26 — US pauses immigrant visa processing, spurring uncertainty, lawyers say
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