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Although DOS has not issued a formal public announcement, some consular posts are reportedly rescheduling immigrant visa interviews, including employment-based immigrant visa cases such as EB-2 and EB-3 applications.
Who May Be Affected?
The reported pause appears limited to immigrant visa applicants processing their green cards through U.S. embassies and consulates abroad. This may include both family-based and employment-based immigrant visa cases.
Potential Legal Challenges
The pause comes shortly after the federal court's decision in CLINIC v. Rubio, which ruled that the 75 country immigrant visa pause was unlawful and emphasized that public charge determinations must be made on a case-by-case basis.
The CLINIC plaintiffs have already filed an emergency motion requesting that the court enforce the judgment in light of this new pause.
What Is Not Affected?
At this time, there is no indication that the reported pause affects:
- H-1B, L-1, E-2, TN, F-1, or other nonimmigrant visa categories
- Whether additional consular posts begin rescheduling immigrant visa interviews
- How long interview delays last
- Any formal DOS announcements
- Potential litigation and court developments
The reported pause currently appears limited to immigrant visa cases processed through U.S. consulates and embassies abroad. Because DOS has not provided formal guidance, significant uncertainty remains regarding the scope and duration of the pause. We will continue monitoring developments and provide updates as more information becomes available.
