

1 min readAug 26, 2026 08:10 AM IST
The Donald Trump administration has paused visa appointments for applicants worldwide as the US stepped up its immigration crackdown during the President’s second term. A US State Department spokesperson on Tuesday was quoted as saying by news agency Reuters that a global training programme had been launched across all US embassies and consulates and that visa appointments will be adjusted to accommodate the training.
The department did not provide details on the duration of the training. It said the initiative was aimed at helping consular officers screen applicants more consistently and identify those considered likely to become dependent on US public benefits.
The pause comes as the Trump administration pursues a broader immigration crackdown that has included visa and Green Card revocations. Of late, the US has also been rejecting applications on several grounds, including political opinions and participation in pro-Palestinian protests, reported Reuters.
Trump said the measures are intended to improve domestic security.
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