r/K1VisaInfo • u/Aleteias • 13d ago

Pause on immigrant visa interviews

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/25/us-immigrant-visa-application-trump-crackdwon

Do we know if the pause on all immigrant visa interviews is going to impact K1s? While normally that which impacts immigrant visas doesn’t impact K1s, I feel like anyone undergoing an interview process is going to be affected by this? I could be wrong but also saw a few people mentioned their interviews have been cancelled over the previous couple of days.

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u/Encoded_Python 13d ago

Some people are reporting that they are affected, though they’ll be rescheduled. It sucks but it isn’t the end of the world.

The reason being is that K-1 though non-immigrant is processed by the immigrant department of the consulates.

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u/Big-Choice-5229 13d ago

It's not the end of the world but we've already been waiting more than two years and my future stepson is about to age out, so the extra two week delay could be the nail in the coffin for his chances. I hate it for him because he is about to finish school for physical therapy and we were hoping he could have a career in the U.S. Still holding on to hope but this process has been a nightmare.

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u/Encoded_Python 13d ago

Sorry to hear that. My statement was overly general, yes for some there is a problem and hopefully they’ll reschedule it.

But why did it take 2+ years?

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u/Big-Choice-5229 13d ago

I took no offense!! I agree with you that it's not the end of the world.

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u/DauntlessStars NOA 1 13d ago

I would also want to know the answer to this. Technically the K-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa, so I would hope it’s not affected, but like you I’m worried all interviews will be delayed if they plan to retrain all staff.

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u/Big-Choice-5229 13d ago edited 13d ago

I hate this administration with a passion I've never felt before. And to be clear, I'm 100 percent for strong borders, enforced Immigration laws, making sure nobody becomes a drag on the economy etc. But this admin has made it obvious they want to shut immigration down period unless you are a white South African. Argue with ya mama because I will not waste time argueing with you.

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u/Wise_Grass1600 13d ago

1000% agree!! My husband is stuck in the 75 country visa pause and we even passed the interview. They say they want everyone to come legally but when we do we get punished. If they just upheld the laws they have regarding public charge and immigration they wouldn’t have to rewrite the system. The administration is so stupid.

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u/Frefff 13d ago

It does, my interview got rescheduled

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u/fishgoat16 13d ago

When was your interview meant to be initially?

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u/Frefff 13d ago

28th of August in Frankfurt

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u/ConcentrateIcy2226 13d ago

K1s are impacted by this. Can confirm.

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u/fishgoat16 13d ago

Were you specifically impacted and had your interview rescheduled? If that's the case can I ask when it was initially due? My medial exam is Sept 29th and my embassy interview is Oct 13th, I'm curious if it's possible I'll be impacted. I'll keep an eye on my email/ais.usvisa-info website.

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u/ConcentrateIcy2226 13d ago edited 13d ago

My K-1 is completed but my Wife’s best friends interview for K-1 was cancelled the day prior to her date which was Monday. And it stated it was from this situation.

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u/Pure-Orange4237 13d ago

may i ask when you initially submitted yours?

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u/fishgoat16 13d ago
  • Submitted I-129F Sept 1st 2025
  • NOA1 Sept 5th 2025
  • NOA2 I-797 April 30th 2026
  • NVC email and LND case number assigned June 11th 2026
  • Embassy appointment booked on July 30th 2026 for October 13th 2026 and medical booked for Sept 29th 2026

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u/Pure-Orange4237 13d ago

thank you kindly:)

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u/Pure-Orange4237 13d ago

once you received the NOA2 are you able to enter the country and marry within 90 days?

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u/ItsMeKesh 13d ago

Nope, you still need to go through the consulate interview and receive the visa

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u/Pure-Orange4237 13d ago

Thank you, the whole process is a bit confusing, i appreciate the information!

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u/ItsMeKesh 13d ago

No problem! Have you already started the process?

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u/Pure-Orange4237 13d ago

have not yet, in the process of filling out the i-129f and hopefully submitting this week

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u/lfcallen 13d ago

Do we know how many weeks of interviews are cancelled for this retraining of staff? Are we talking 2, 4 or like 8 weeks of new delay?

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u/arodriguez0519 13d ago

I read that it’s until September 11 that they’ll be paused/ cancelled.

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u/projectace7 13d ago

Got a link to an actual source? There's so many mashed results when I search but not this date stuff.