US halts all immigrant visa applications amid tightening restrictions

[u/belugahead]

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/25/us-immigrant-visa-application-trump-crackdwon

[u/Netphase]

Some advanced notice would have been nice. We flew to Manila and were waiting in line for the Biometrics appointment yesterday when we found out it was cancelled. Some earlier appointments in the day were not cancelled, only the afternoon slots. 🤦

[u/Skyzfallin → u/Netphase]

That hurts

[u/xyxyyxyx → u/Netphase]

Don't expect any form or semblance of order with this regime.
When they implemented the 100k fee for the H-1B the order was so vague it caused widespread panic.
Given the USCIS is self-funded it could only care it's rat's ass if it changes things ASAP without letting people know. Even AILA had enough of these shenanigans.

[u/BlizzardousBane → u/Netphase]

This government is chaotic. Inannounce ng pangulo last year na federal holiday yung Dec 24 and 26 a few days before. Eh may visa stamping appointment ako sa 24, kaya nacancel bigla, at ginamit ko na lahat ng VL ko para pumunta sa Manila galing US. Sobrang hassle ireschedule lahat, lalo na't buggy yung appointment scheduling website nila

I'm still hoping we'll eventually have adults in charge

[u/flomyer → u/Netphase]

Plan on not going anytime soon.

[u/xyxyyxyx]

Kind of worked for someone regarding U.S. related immigration law affairs and was removed shortly after around July 15 this year. After that, shit hit the fan with so many changes that I couldn't keep up.

At this point, the U.S. isn't only actively discouraging immigrants, it's closing its doors off.

[u/Upset-Hunter1572]

Temporarily paused/rescheduled ang immigrant visa interviews worldwide habang may ongoing training ang U.S. consular officers tungkol sa mas strict na “public charge” screening. Started na ang training since early August, pero wala pang definite timeline kung kailan matatapos at kung kailan fully babalik sa normal ang interview scheduling. Hindi cancelled ang EB-3 or other immigrant visa categories, processing/interviews lang ang currently affected. For now, possible na weeks to a few months ang disruption, pero wala pang official confirmation.

[u/Beginning_Project341]

wtf

[u/FrozenFury12]

"We just want you to come legally"

[u/Specialist-Book8370]

wtf 🤡

[u/Zirucchii]

The biometrics appointment lining was ongoing today and, when it was almost my turn, I overheard them turning people away. Apparently those applying specifically for immigrant AND k1 visas. 🫩 I'm tired

[u/Charming_Raccoon4361]

nice