All immigrant visa applications worldwide halted amid new screening policy.
The Trump administration has paused all immigrant visa applications globally, implementing a new screening policy that affects anyone with a pending green card case or family-based visa petition.
This pause affects both employment-based and family-sponsored green cards. Consular interviews—the final step before visa issuance—have been suspended while the administration reviews cases under a stricter public charge standard. The public charge rule, which denies green cards to applicants deemed likely to become a public burden, has been expanded to include more income thresholds and benefit types.
A global pause on immigrant visas means green card applicants should prepare for longer waits and stricter financial scrutiny.
If you have a pending immigrant visa case, your interview date will be delayed. Contact your immigration attorney or the US embassy handling your case for updates. If you're planning to apply for a green card, expect longer processing times and prepare documentation showing financial stability, employment, and assets. The pause is indefinite, so plan for extended timelines.
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