Immigrant visa cancellations begin in the Dominican Republic

The United States Department of State has implemented a global pause on immigrant visa applications for permanent residency. As a result of this suspension, individuals who had previously scheduled interviews have begun receiving notifications via email informing them that their appointments have been canceled.

The cancellations are currently affecting applicants in the Dominican Republic, where residents have reported receiving the official notices. This administrative action impacts the processing timeline for those seeking permanent residency status, though no further details regarding the duration of the pause or the specific criteria for rescheduling have been provided at this time.