US Embassies Pause Immigrant Visa Interviews Worldwide Amid Officer Training

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US embassies around the world have put immigrant visa interviews on hold as newly recruited officers undergo training. The move is aimed at standardizing how visa applicants are assessed, particularly regarding public charge criteria. The pause has disrupted plans for many applicants who had already spent money on travel and accommodation arrangements. The State Department has not yet provided a timeline for when the suspended interviews will resume.

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