U.S. Embassy in Panama: Tourist Visa Appointments Continue Normally Despite Immigrant Visa Pause
The U.S. Embassy in Panama City confirms nonimmigrant visa appointments (B1/B2 tourist and business) run normally in 2026, despite Washington's pause on immigrant visas for certain countries. The post U.S. Embassy in Panama: Tourist Visa Appointments Continue Normally Despite Immigrant Visa Pause appeared first on The Rio Times .
The U.S. Embassy in Panama City has confirmed that tourist and business visa appointments, including B1/B2 visas, are continuing normally despite a pause on immigrant visa processing for certain countries announced by the Trump administration. The embassy emphasized that nonimmigrant visa services, such as tourist and business travel, remain unaffected by the current pause.
This clarification comes in response to confusion and panic among applicants fearing that the January 21, 2026, freeze on immigrant visas would also impact tourist and business visas. The U.S. Embassy reiterated that appointments for nonimmigrant visas are proceeding as scheduled, and urged applicants to attend their appointments as planned and bring the necessary documentation.
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