State Department Halts All Immigrant Visa Processing

The Trump administration paused all US immigrant visa applications at embassies and consulates globally since early August 2026. Thousands of scheduled interviews were canceled as the State Department rolled out updated training to prevent applicants from relying on public benefits.

🐿️ If you are planning to sponsor a family member for a green card, expect indefinite delays as consular officers undergo vague new 'training' to judge who might use food stamps.