State Department Pauses Immigrant Visa Interviews Worldwide: A Legal Analysis of the New Public Charge Screening
posted on: September 8, 2026
In late August 2026, the United States Department of State directed its embassies and consulates around the world to pause immigrant visa interview appointments while consular officers complete training on new public charge screening guidance. A Department official publicly confirmed the pause on August 25, 2026, after applicants in many countries began receiving notices that […]