US green card interviews suspended worldwide

The path to legal immigration to the United States is narrowing. Washington has put green card interviews on hold globally, added new restrictions on student and work visas, and increased scrutiny of citizenship applications. The changes affect applicants across Hong Kong, mainland China, and the wider Asia region, among others. Legal immigrants now face longer waits and tighter rules at every stage of the process. The suspension of interviews means many approved visa petitions cannot move forward. Student and work visa holders must also meet new conditions that were not required before. Citizenship applicants face additional background checks and document reviews. The moves come as the US government steps up enforcement of immigration laws. Officials say the measures are meant to close loopholes and ensure national security. Critics argue the changes create uncertainty for skilled workers and students who contribute to the US economy. For now, legal immigrants have no clear timeline for when interviews will resume. The US embassy and consulates have not announced a date. Applicants are advised to monitor official channels for updates. The situation is part of a broader tightening of US entry rules, which also includes fresh sanctions on Iran. Those sanctions have drawn criticism from China, which called them unjustified and disruptive to international relations. The full impact of the visa changes remains unclear. But for many legal immigrants, the road to America has just become longer and harder.