Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:07am on 26 Aug 2026,Wednesday International
The US has paused visa appointments for applicants worldwide as President Donald Trump intensifies his immigration crackdown during his second term, Reuters reported. The US State Department said it had launched a global training initiative at all US embassies and consulates, requiring visa service appointments to be adjusted to accommodate the programme. Applicants whose interviews were already scheduled were reportedly emailed that their appointments had been cancelled and told they would receive new dates and times. The move comes amid broader efforts by the Trump administration to tighten immigration rules. The State Department did not provide further details on how long the appointment disruptions would last or when regular visa scheduling would resume. (PC: India Today)
