Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: State Department Pauses Immigrant Visa Appointments Worldwide - 4 Steps for Employers
August 28, 2026
August 28, 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 28 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight on Aug. 27, 2026:
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State Department Pauses Immigrant Visa Appointments Worldwide: 4 Steps for Employers
The State Department just paused all immigrant visa appointments at US embassies and consulates worldwide, citing the need to train consular officers on new "public charge" screening standards. The pause began on Monday of this week and applies globally, . . .
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State Department Pauses Immigrant Visa Appointments Worldwide: 4 Steps for Employers
The State Department just paused all immigrant visa appointments at US embassies and consulates worldwide, citing the need to train consular officers on new "public charge" screening standards. The pause began on Monday of this week and applies globally, . . .