Event Brief
US cancels visa appointments worldwide, emails applicants
By The BriefBrief · Sources (5)
Filed: Aug 26, 2026 at 5:03 AM ET
Summary: The U.S. has paused visa appointments worldwide, with applicants who already had interviews scheduled being emailed that their appointments were cancelled. The emails said applicants would be informed of a new date and time.
WHO: U.S. visa authorities
WHAT: Paused visa appointments worldwide and cancelled scheduled visa interviews via email notices to applicants.
WHEN: Aug 26, 2026 at 3:52 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Applicants with scheduled interviews were notified that their appointments were cancelled as part of the pause in visa appointments.
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