TRUMP Orders USCIS to PAUSE ALL GREEN CARD FAMILY VISA PROCESSINGS—For Certain Categories

Описание: Immigrant Visa “Pause” in 2026 explained. Alex Grant from Immigration Update Desk breaks down the reported hold on family‑based green card issuance at U.S. consulates for nationals of dozens of countries, what’s actually paused (consular immigrant visa printing/issuance), what is not paused (nonimmigrant visas and adjustment of status inside the U.S.), who is most affected, and the exact steps families can take to stay ready while issuance is on hold. We cover I‑130/NVC timelines, public‑charge and I‑864 sponsorship evidence now under closer review, DQ status vs interview scheduling, country coverage examples, post capacity, humanitarian expedites, and whether a switch to adjustment is possible for those lawfully in the U.S.

You’ll learn

How the 2026 consular “pause” works, who it applies to, and where it sits in the process (after I‑130 approval/NVC, before visa printing)
What is not impacted: B1/B2, F, J, H‑1B and other nonimmigrant visas; adjustment of status (I‑485) for eligible applicants inside the U.S.
NVC vs consulate roles: DQ doesn’t equal interview; post capacity and 221(g)/administrative processing
Public charge focus and I‑864: income thresholds, tax transcripts, joint sponsors, U.S. domicile proof
Country coverage examples cited in public notices and what applicants are being told (postponed interviews/not issued yet)
Action plan while waiting: keep documents current (passports, police certificates, civil docs), reciprocity compliance, medical timing
Options and cautions: humanitarian expedite, post transfer, eligibility to adjust status in the U.S., CSPA/age‑out tracking
How to avoid scams and use official inquiry channels (NVC Public Inquiry, consulate notices) effectively

Educational information only—this is not legal advice. Policies change and individual facts matter. Verify details with official sources or a qualified attorney.

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