On August 26, 2026, the Department of State announced that all immigrant visa interviews at U.S. consular posts and embassies abroad are cancelled due to a temporary pause imposed by the Department of State. The purpose of the pause, as reported by the press, is to provide officer training on public charge assessments. The new public charge rules will be introduced to all applications for U.S. permanent resident applicants applying for adjustment of status in the United States or overseas through consular processing as of September 18, 2026.
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