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US pauses all immigrant visa applications worldwide

The Trump administration has halted all US immigrant visa applications worldwide to allow for "in-depth training" of consular officers. A State Department official confirmed on Tuesday that the agency launched this programme across all embassies and consulates in early August. The pause is part of wider efforts to tighten restrictions and ensure applicants won't rely on US public benefits.

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