The United States has paused the scheduling of immigrant visa appointments at its consulates and embassies worldwide, according to reporting from Poder360. The move, reported on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, affects people seeking permanent residency in the U.S.
Poder360, citing the global suspension, said the halt applies to immigrant visa categories, which are distinct from non-immigrant visas such as tourist or work visas. The Brazilian outlet O Globo also covered the development, framing it as the Trump administration freezing immigration visa processing globally.
UOL Notícias reported on what changes for applicants as a result of the suspension of visa interviews. The outlet noted that the pause specifically targets interview scheduling, which is a required step for most immigrant visa applicants. Panrotas, a Brazilian travel industry publication, also confirmed that the U.S. had suspended immigrant visa requests.
The suspension comes amid broader immigration enforcement actions by the Trump administration. The Instituto Humanitas Unisinos (IHU) reported separately that the administration is prepared to revoke 200,000 visas held by asylum seekers. While that report is not directly linked to the scheduling pause, it signals a wider tightening of immigration policy.
No official statement from the U.S. State Department was included in the available reporting, and it remains unclear how long the pause will last or whether it will affect visa categories beyond immigrant applications. The reports did not specify which countries are impacted, but the language suggests the suspension is worldwide.
What to watch next: Whether the U.S. State Department issues an official notice on the duration of the pause and whether non-immigrant visa processing remains unaffected.
