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The U.S. Department of State has temporarily suspended new visa appointments for student and exchange visas worldwide. This pause is due to an upcoming expansion in background checks and social media screening. Officials have indicated that the suspension is not indefinite and new guidelines could allow appointments to resume "perhaps sooner rather than later." Travelers are advised to check regularly for updates on the availability of new visa appointments. The paused visa procedure delay won’t extend for more than a few weeks or months according to some information.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff