Green Card Update: How Global Visa Appointment Pause Impacts Applicants
Those seeking permanent residency in the US from the home countries are caught up in the latest State Department visa pause.
The U.S. government has temporarily suspended all visa processing worldwide, impacting green card applicants who face prolonged backlogs. This pause, initiated by the Department of State to train embassy and consular staff on new public charge rules, is further complicating the application process for those already waiting years for their applications to be considered.
Elissa Taub, a partner at Siskind Susser, expressed concern over the lack of public notice and communication regarding the new rules, emphasizing the frustration caused by the secret changes. The pause primarily affects consular processing applicants, with canceled interviews leading to months of additional uncertainty. While the new public charge assessment may be linked to the pause, the State Department has not officially adopted the policy.
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