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US halts immigrant visa applications for global ‘in-depth’ training course

US halts immigrant visa applications for global ‘in-depth’ training course

Summary

The U.S. government has temporarily stopped immigrant visa appointments worldwide. This pause is to give extra training to consular officers, helping them better check if applicants might use public benefits improperly.

Key Facts

  • The Trump administration paused immigrant visa appointments around the world.
  • The pause is for “in-depth training” of consular officers.
  • The training aims to help officers identify applicants who might misuse U.S. public assistance.
  • This action follows a federal judge canceling a Trump policy that stopped visa processing from 75 countries.
  • The State Department issued this new guidance after the court's decision.
  • The suspension affects immigrant visa applicants globally until training is completed.
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