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US Suspends Visa Interviews, Cancels Up to 200,000 Visas

8/27/2026

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The United States suspended immigrant visa interview appointments at embassies worldwide.
State officials will cancel up to 200,000 work or tourist visas for applicants who file asylum claims.
ICE detained a record 49,600 people in July, a 15% rise over June and above the pre-Trump average.
A New York court struck down Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)’s ban on visas for 75 countries, finding he exceeded authority.

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The United States suspended immigrant visa interview appointments at embassies worldwide.
State officials will cancel up to 200,000 work or tourist visas for applicants who file asylum claims.
ICE detained a record 49,600 people in July, a 15% rise over June and above the pre-Trump average.
A New York court struck down Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)’s ban on visas for 75 countries, finding he exceeded authority.