Trump Administration Suspends US Visa Interviews Worldwide

The Donald Trump administration in the US has suspended or rescheduled visa appointments at US embassies and consulates worldwide due to a global training program being launched for consular staff.

Visa Appointments Halted Globally

In the United States, the Donald Trump administration has suspended visa appointments at consulates worldwide as part of an immigration crackdown during the Republican leader's second term in the White House.

The US State Department announced that visa service appointments are being adjusted and temporarily halted to conduct a comprehensive training initiative across all overseas diplomatic missions.

Purpose and Scope of the Training Program

It was stated that the new training aims to help consular officers evaluate applicants more consistently and comprehensively.

The focus of the training program is on screening out applicants who are seen as likely to become dependent on US public assistance.

Developments in Immigrant Visa Applications

According to a report by the Financial Times, immigrant visa applicants who had interview appointments at US embassies and consulates have been sent emails informing them that their appointments have been postponed.

Officials informed applicants that a new date would be provided later, but no specific timeline was shared regarding how long these changes would last.

Immigration Policies During the Trump Era

Donald Trump is pursuing an aggressive deportation drive and immigration crackdown that includes visa and green card revocations, as well as the rejection of applications made for various reasons.

The administration also plans to revoke the visas of approximately 200,000 foreigners who entered the country for tourism or business purposes and extended their stay by filing for asylum.