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State Department: visa interviews temporarily paused but appointments were not canceled; updates expected in days
Summary
The State Department spokesperson said embassies and consulates are reviewing processes and that while interview scheduling was paused, "no appointments were canceled," and the department expects to provide an update "in a matter of days."
State Department spokesperson Sam told reporters that the department was pausing some visa operations to ensure embassies and consulates are prepared, but he said "no appointments were canceled."
Sam described the visa process as a two-step system—application and interview—and said that when operations resume, officials expect interview slots and appointments can be restored and filled "pretty quickly." He said more information would be available "before the end of the week" and that the earlier cable indicated the pause would be short.
When asked about the size of any backlog, Sam said the department did not provide a numerical estimate and that reporters should expect an update in a few days.
