On August 21, 2026, the United States Department of State (“DOS”) suspended many immigrant visas processing at Embassies and Consulates worldwide. As a result of the pause, many immigrant visa applicants (including K-1 fiancé visa applicants) have had their interviews cancelled. Immigrant visa applicants whose cases are currently undergoing processing, including those who were subject to 221(g) administrative review, have also had their cases placed on while DOS is providing additional training to consular officers concerning public charge inadmissibility.
Although the suspension is temporary, DOS has not announced a specific date of when immigrant visa interviews and processing will resume.
In addition, the suspension is impacting only applicants who are consular processing at the respective Embassy or Consulate. Immigrant visa applicants whose cases are still pending or processing with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service or the National Visa Center are not affected by the current situation.
Enterline Immigration Consulting will provide additional information once the resumption of immigrant visa processing is resumed.
For more information, please contact us at info@enterimmi.com