US Halts All Immigrant Visa Processing Worldwide, Cancels Scheduled Interviews

The State Department paused all immigrant visa processing at every US embassy and consulate in early August 2026, canceling scheduled interviews with no rescheduling date. Officials cite new consular training for "comprehensive and consistent" applicant evaluation. A federal judge already struck down a related 75-country suspension on August 22, 2026, raising legal questions about the global pause's durability.