Trump administration halts global immigrant visa requests for ‘training initiative’, cites screening needs
Officials revealed that the move is part of a “planned global training initiative” that will allow closer screening and vetting of applicants.
The US has temporarily halted immigrant visa applications worldwide, citing a planned global training initiative that will tighten screening and vetting procedures, a State Department spokesperson revealed on Wednesday. This move aims to enhance the vetting process and ensure applicants are not likely to become a "public charge" who relies on public benefits reserved for American citizens.
The State Department has been preparing consular officers since early this year to comprehensively evaluate visa applicants. The spokesperson added that the training will be communicated directly to visa applicants, who will be informed of any changes to visa interview appointments, embassies, and consulates. This initiative is part of a series of measures by the Trump administration to tighten immigration, including the cancellation of 175,000 visas of foreign nationals who violated visa terms and the potential revocation of roughly 200,000 tourist visas issued between 2016 and 2026.
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