Why US visa pause could have ‘real consequences’ for Asian applicants

Asian workers and families already facing years-long waits for US visas could be pushed deeper into uncertainty by a global pause on immigrant visa appointments, as President Donald Trump’s administration tightens legal immigration through new screening and higher costs, experts warn.
The US State Department on Tuesday said it had launched a global training initiative for consular officers at all US embassies and consulates, and that immigrant visa appointments would be adjusted to accommodate...