Kathmandu. The Trump administration has suspended visa appointments around the world. In his second term, President Donald Trump tightened his immigration enforcement measures.
A State Department spokesperson said on Tuesday that the training program has been started at all US embassies and consulates around the world and that visa appointments will be adjusted for this training.
The department did not provide any information about the duration of the training. “This initiative is intended to help consular officials better vet applicants and identify those likely to rely on U.S. government facilities,” the department said. ’
The visa appointment postponement comes as the Trump administration continues to tighten its immigration enforcement measures, including canceling visas and green cards. According to a Reuters report, the US has recently rejected applicants on a number of grounds, including political views and participation in pro-Palestinian protests. “These measures are aimed at improving homeland security,” Trump said. ’
The Trump administration’s immigration policies are also facing legal challenges. According to a report in the Washington Post, a US judge on Friday struck down a policy that barred the issuance of immigrant visas to applicants from 75 countries. The judge ruled that the move was beyond Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s legal jurisdiction.
The State Department’s previous policy affected applicants from countries such as Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay, Pakistan and Bangladesh, as well as many countries in Africa, the Middle East and the Caribbean. The department had expressed concern that applicants from these countries could become dependent on government resources.
According to recent reports, those with scheduled visa interviews have been informed that their appointments are being rescheduled and new dates will be announced later. No specific timeline has been given for this postponement. –Agency
