The Trump administration’s pause and rescheduling of immigrant visa appointments could further delay Indian applicants already waiting in long green card queues. It may not immediately change their priority dates, but a prolonged disruption could reduce visa issuances, leave cases pending and increase the risk of retrogression in future Visa Bulletins.
The Financial Times reported that US embassies and consulates worldwide have paused or rescheduled immigrant visa interviews while consular officers undergo “in-depth training” on identifying applicants who may become dependent on US public benefits.
