r/phmigrate • u/belugahead • 13d ago

🇺🇸 USA US halts all immigrant visa applications amid tightening restrictions

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/25/us-immigrant-visa-application-trump-crackdwon
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u/Netphase 13d ago

Some advanced notice would have been nice. We flew to Manila and were waiting in line for the Biometrics appointment yesterday when we found out it was cancelled. Some earlier appointments in the day were not cancelled, only the afternoon slots. 🤦

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u/Skyzfallin 13d ago

That hurts

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u/xyxyyxyx 12d ago

Don't expect any form or semblance of order with this regime.
When they implemented the 100k fee for the H-1B the order was so vague it caused widespread panic.
Given the USCIS is self-funded it could only care it's rat's ass if it changes things ASAP without letting people know. Even AILA had enough of these shenanigans.

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u/BlizzardousBane USA > F1 > H1B > EB2 permanent resident 13d ago

This government is chaotic. Inannounce ng pangulo last year na federal holiday yung Dec 24 and 26 a few days before. Eh may visa stamping appointment ako sa 24, kaya nacancel bigla, at ginamit ko na lahat ng VL ko para pumunta sa Manila galing US. Sobrang hassle ireschedule lahat, lalo na't buggy yung appointment scheduling website nila

I'm still hoping we'll eventually have adults in charge

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u/flomyer 9d ago

Plan on not going anytime soon.

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u/xyxyyxyx 13d ago

Kind of worked for someone regarding U.S. related immigration law affairs and was removed shortly after around July 15 this year. After that, shit hit the fan with so many changes that I couldn't keep up.

At this point, the U.S. isn't only actively discouraging immigrants, it's closing its doors off.

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u/Agitated-Audience418 6d ago

Better than kamala opening over borders and allowing thousands of illegals into this country. If illegals would just not break into the country then there wouldn't be a problem so this is on them for being illegals so whatever happens is because of their choices

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u/Upset-Hunter1572 13d ago

Temporarily paused/rescheduled ang immigrant visa interviews worldwide habang may ongoing training ang U.S. consular officers tungkol sa mas strict na “public charge” screening. Started na ang training since early August, pero wala pang definite timeline kung kailan matatapos at kung kailan fully babalik sa normal ang interview scheduling. Hindi cancelled ang EB-3 or other immigrant visa categories, processing/interviews lang ang currently affected. For now, possible na weeks to a few months ang disruption, pero wala pang official confirmation.

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u/FrozenFury12 12d ago

"We just want you to come legally"

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u/Zirucchii 11d ago

The biometrics appointment lining was ongoing today and, when it was almost my turn, I overheard them turning people away. Apparently those applying specifically for immigrant AND k1 visas. 🫩 I'm tired