Trump Administration Asks To Pause Immigrant Visa Interviews

It's asking for the pause while consular officers complete training on new public-charge guidance, temporarily stalling applications that have reached the interview stage.

The Trump administration has directed U.S. embassies and consulates globally to postpone immigrant visa interviews.

It’s asking for the pause while consular officers complete training on new public-charge guidance, temporarily stalling applications that have reached the interview stage.

The State Department told diplomatic posts to reschedule immigrant visa interviews until consular officers complete training on how to evaluate whether an applicant is likely to become a public charge.

A public-charge determination can make an immigrant visa applicant inadmissible under federal immigration law if officials determine the person is likely to become dependent on certain forms of public assistance after arriving in the U.S..