US pauses immigrant visas worldwide.

The United States has paused the processing of immigrant visa applications from applicants around the globe, according to a new report. The move is part of a broader push to tighten the country’s immigration policies. The suspension affects people seeking permanent residency, though the exact scope and duration of the pause remain unclear. Officials have not yet issued a public statement explaining the procedural change. The decision marks a significant shift in U.S. entry rules for foreign nationals hoping to settle in the country.