US pauses visa appointments worldwide as consular officers undergo training
- The US paused visa appointments globally as the State Department began a training programme for consular officers.
- The training aims to help officers screen applicants who could become dependent on US public benefits.
- Applicants with scheduled interviews received emails saying appointments would be rescheduled to new dates.
- The US also plans to revoke business and tourist visas of up to 2,00,000 foreigners who sought asylum.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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