US Suspends Visa Appointments Globally, Impacting UAE Applicants

The United States has temporarily suspended immigrant visa appointments across the globe as consular officers participate in new training programs. This pause has raised concerns among applicants in the UAE regarding the status of their scheduled interviews and the potential duration of the interruption.

For residents of the UAE, this development occurs amid already high demand for US visas. Travel and visa experts have noted that when checking available appointments for B1/B2 business and tourist visas, the earliest dates currently available extend as far as August 2027.

Applicants are advised to closely monitor communications from the US embassy or consulate responsible for their visa processing, including emails and messages, for updates on appointment scheduling and any changes resulting from the ongoing training.