Frustration in China as US freezes green card interviews worldwide, citing ‘training’
People in China reacted with frustration and disbelief after American consulates around the world began cancelling immigrant visa interviews – the latest setback for applicants waiting to enter the United States legally. A post by an immigration agent on the Chinese social media platform RedNote claimed that the US consulate in Guangzhou had abruptly cancelled all immigrant visa interviews on…
Chinese netizens expressed frustration and disbelief as American consulates worldwide ceased issuing immigrant visa interviews, a recent setback for applicants hoping to enter the United States legally. A RedNote user claimed that the Guangzhou consulate had abruptly cancelled all such interviews on Tuesday, notifying clients by email.
While appointments scheduled for late September remained unaffected, applicants were advised to monitor emails for updates. Similar situations were reported at multiple consulates globally. The Financial Times first reported that applicants who had already secured interview slots, after months or years of paperwork, received emails cancelling or postponing their appointments without a new date.
The US State Department confirmed a "global training initiative" had been launched at every embassy and consulate, aiming to screen applicants at risk of becoming public charges. This latest squeeze on legal immigration during President Donald Trump's second term follows the freezing of immigrant visa issuance for nationals from 75 countries in January and the cancellation of immigrant visa interviews worldwide under the guise of "training."
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