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Global US visa freeze as Trump administration pauses interview appointments

Visa

The US State Department links new visa policy to national security concerns.

Photo credit: Shuttertsock

What you need to know:

  • Trump has pursued aggressive immigration crackdown
  • State Dept says visa appointments adjusted due to training initiative
  • Trump's crackdown has faced some legal setbacks

President Donald Trump's administration has issued a pause on visa appointments for applicants around the world during an ongoing immigration crackdown by the US government in the Republican leader's second term in the White House.

A US State Department spokesperson said on Tuesday that it launched a global training initiative at all US embassies and consulates worldwide and that appointments for visa services will be adjusted to accommodate the training.