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US Embassy Halts Visa Services Amid Immigration Crackdown

8/12/2025

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The US Embassy in Harare has halted all visa services as of August 8, raising alarms over misuse and overstays. This move aligns with President Trump's stringent immigration policies impacting Zimbabwe and other African countries. While diplomatic visas will still be processed, applicants are left in uncertainty without a timeline for resuming regular services.

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The US Embassy in Harare has halted all visa services as of August 8, raising alarms over misuse and overstays. This move aligns with President Trump's stringent immigration policies impacting Zimbabwe and other African countries. While diplomatic visas will still be processed, applicants are left in uncertainty without a timeline for resuming regular services.