Immigrant Visa Pause
Friday, August, 28th, 2026 Employees H-1B Employees Immigration J-1 Employees News and Updates
On August 25, 2026 the State Department announced a pause in immigrant visa applications worldwide. The stated reason for this pause is to accommodate training for Consular Officers to screen out those who may become a “public charge.” This pause impacts individuals who are outside of the United States and seeking to enter the United States as an immigrant without a previously approved “Green Card.” Individuals in F, J, TN, E-3 and H-1B are considered non-immigrants and therefore not subject to this pause. Individuals who have already been granted Lawful Permanent Residency and hold a Green Card are also not impacted by this pause.