The Department of State is expected to pause consular immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries starting Jan.
Federal officials said the move was meant to discourage immigration by people whom they deemed likely to rely on public ...
Standard passport processing times are currently 4-6 weeks, not including mailing time. Expedited service costs an extra $60 and takes 2-3 weeks for processing. The busiest application period is late ...
The suspension, which will begin Jan. 21, will not apply to applicants seeking non-immigrant visas, or temporary tourist or ...
The State Department recommends applying between October and December for faster processing times. A passport is required for all international flights, whereas a REAL ID is only valid for domestic ...
The freeze seeks to clamp down on applicants likely to need public benefits.
The State Department says it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are ...
The Department of Veterans Affairs processed over 2 million disability claims in 2025, breaking records for speed. Average processing time dropped to 132 days, down from 141 days at the start of the ...
State Department pauses visa processing for 75 countries as it reviews tougher public‑charge screening rules.