ABD halted all immigrant visa applications
ABD Department of State, under the Trump administration's immigration policies, temporarily halted all immigrant visa applications. It was announced that the decision will be applied until the new training and evaluation process for consular officers is completed.
The U.S. Department of State has introduced a new procedure for immigrant visa applications at embassies and consulates since the beginning of August.
Officials said that an updated guidance and training program has been implemented to enable consular officers to evaluate applicants more comprehensively.
Applicants who already had appointments received emails stating that their interviews were canceled and that new dates would be announced later.
The new restrictions sparked debate.
The administration argues that the policy is intended to limit the entry of individuals who could become dependent on U.S. public resources.
The decision came after other restrictions in immigration policy, such as the Trump administration’s social media reviews and additional application requirements.
No definitive date
Migration law experts say the implementation could lead to serious delays for applicants applying in accordance with legal procedures.
No definitive date has yet been announced for when new appointments will be scheduled.
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