US cancels visa appointments worldwide, emails applicants
By The BriefBrief
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:Reported 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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