The U. S. Department of State ordered consular officials on November 28, 2025, to keep conducting interviews but reject all immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applicants using an Afghan passport, even if the individual would ordinarily be eligible. ➡️ This directive followed the State Department’s announcement that it has immediately paused visa issuance for individuals traveling on Afghan passports. ➡️ The Department said it is taking all necessary steps to protect U.S. national security and publi