US Suspends Immigration Visa Interviews Worldwide

American embassies and consulates worldwide have begun rescheduling interviews related to obtaining immigration visas. The review of such applications has been temporarily halted for the period of global training for consular staff, the timeline for which has not yet been determined.

According to information from Reuters, some applicants whose interviews were already scheduled have received notifications about the need to reschedule, but new dates have not yet been provided to them.

Reasons for Suspension and New Requirements

The Department of State explained this decision by stating that during the training of consular employees, preparation will be conducted for a more detailed verification of applicants' financial status. Special emphasis will be placed on identifying foreigners who, after moving, may find themselves in a situation of dependence on state support.

The department has not provided information on when American diplomatic missions will resume normal operations. This suspension occurs against the backdrop of tightening migration policy implemented by the Donald Trump administration, which includes measures such as the revocation of green cards and visas.

It was previously announced that Uzbekistan was included in a list of 75 countries whose citizens have been subjected to new visa restrictions by the US.

The administration of US President Donald Trump announced a temporary suspension of visa application appointments for applicants from around the world. This decision is part of the ongoing campaign by the American government to tighten immigration policies during the Republican leader's second term in the White House.

A representative from the US Department of State reported on Tuesday that a global initiative has been launched to train staff at all US embassies and consulates worldwide. Consequently, the schedule for visa services will be adjusted to accommodate this training.

Trump is conducting an aggressive campaign of deportations and tightening immigration control, which includes revoking visas and green cards, as well as rejecting applications for various reasons. Among these reasons are political views and protests related to support for Palestine against Israel's attack on Gaza, a US ally.

The leader claims that the goal of this campaign is to enhance domestic security. However, this campaign has encountered some legal obstacles. On Friday, a US judge overturned the Trump administration's policy suspending the issuance of immigration visas to applicants from 75 countries, ruling that this policy exceeded the authority of Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

The Department of State did not disclose details about the training or its timeline, other than that it aims to assist consular officers in identifying applicants who might become dependent on US government benefits, as well as ensuring a comprehensive and consistent evaluation of visa candidates.

The Financial Times previously reported on the suspension of visa appointments, noting that applicants for immigration visas who had scheduled interviews at US embassies and consulates received emails postponing their meetings and notifying them of a new future date.

Trump's immigration campaign has faced widespread criticism from human rights organizations, which have labeled it discriminatory and a violation of the rights to freedom of speech and due process. Human rights groups also argue that this campaign has created an unsafe environment in the US, especially for ethnic minorities, who have expressed concerns about racial profiling. Although Trump advocated for an end to illegal immigration in 2024, his administration has also complicated legal immigration, for example, by introducing new and expensive fees for applicants for certain work visas.