US Pauses Immigrant Visa Appointments Worldwide Amid Trump’s Immigration Crackdown | News18
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The Trump administration has paused or rescheduled immigrant visa appointments at US embassies and consulates worldwide as part of a broader immigration crackdown. The US State Department says consular officers are undergoing a global training programme focused on stricter and more consistent screening of applicants, including whether they could become dependent on public benefits
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AI GeneratedThe U.S. government has paused visa issuances globally to retrain consular officers in stricter screening processes. This move significantly impacts Indian applicants, who represent over 10% of global applications. The pause is part of a broader immigration crackdown by the Trump administration targeting both legal and illegal immigration routes to reduce dependency on government benefits.