VMS Immigration Update | October 26, 2026 VMS 移民资讯 | 2026年10月26日

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Are U.S. Embassies and Consulates Still Processing Immigrant Visas?

Many families waiting for U.S. immigrant visas have questions about interview cancellations, lengthy delays, and cases in which applicants have completed their interviews but have not received their visas.

U.S. immigrant visa processing has not stopped worldwide. However, interview availability, visa restrictions, administrative processing, and local consular operations may affect individual applications.

Understanding these differences can help applicants determine their next steps.

1. Important Changes in 2026

In January 2026, the U.S. Department of State announced a pause on immigrant visa issuance affecting nationals of 75 countries, including Cambodia.

According to the Department of State's August 28, 2026 update, that particular pause ended effective August 21, 2026, following a federal court order.

However, separate restrictions under Presidential Proclamation 10998 remain in effect for certain nationalities. These restrictions may affect visa issuance even when an applicant is permitted to submit an application or attend an interview.

Applicants should review the current rules applicable to their nationality and visa category rather than assuming that all immigrant visas are suspended.

2. Why Might an Immigrant Visa Interview Be Canceled or Delayed?

Interview appointments may be affected by several factors, including:

• Limited appointment availability at a particular embassy or consulate.
• Changes in consular operations or scheduling.
• Visa number availability in family-sponsored or employment-based preference categories.
• Additional case review or documentation requirements.
• Applicable nationality-based visa restrictions.

A canceled or postponed appointment does not automatically mean that an immigrant visa petition has been denied.

Applicants should carefully review official communications from the National Visa Center (NVC) or the embassy or consulate handling their cases.

3. What If the Interview Is Completed but No Visa Has Been Issued?

Completing an interview does not guarantee immediate visa issuance.

Some applications require additional documents or administrative processing, including processing under Section 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Other cases may be affected by a specific legal restriction.

Applicants should follow the instructions provided by the consular officer and avoid assuming that a delayed visa has been approved or denied without reviewing the official case information.

The Department of State advises applicants not to make irreversible financial or travel commitments before receiving their immigrant visas.

4. How Can Applicants Check Their Cases?

Applicants may use the following official government resources:

CEAC Visa Status Check https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx

National Visa Center Processing Information https://nvc.state.gov/timeframes

Immigrant Visa Interview Scheduling Status https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/iv-wait-times.html

U.S. Embassy and Consulate Information https://www.usembassy.gov/

The interview scheduling tool provides general information about the documentarily complete cases currently being scheduled at participating consular posts. It does not guarantee an individual appointment date.

5. What Should Applicants Do While Waiting?

Applicants should monitor their email and CEAC account, keep their contact information current, and follow instructions from the NVC or the appropriate U.S. embassy or consulate.

If an interview has been canceled, applicants should review the cancellation notice for rescheduling instructions.

If an interview has already taken place, applicants should follow any document requests or instructions issued by the consular post.

Most importantly, do not rely solely on rumors or social media reports. Visa policies and consular operations can change, and circumstances may differ from one country or individual case to another.

VMS & Associates, Inc. provides immigration consulting and document preparation assistance. For questions about your immigration application or consular processing documents, please contact our office.

Telephone: (408) 606-8688 Website: www.vmsimmigration.com

Disclaimer: VMS & Associates, Inc. is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal representation. This article is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Immigration policies and procedures are subject to change. Applicants should consult official U.S. government sources or a licensed immigration attorney for legal questions concerning their individual circumstances.

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2026年美国驻外使领馆是否仍在办理移民签证？

近期，不少等待美国移民签证的申请人及家属，对于面试被取消、面试安排延迟，以及面试结束后迟迟未收到签证等情况感到担忧。

美国驻外使领馆并没有在全球范围内全面停止办理移民签证。 但是，各使领馆的面试安排、签证政策限制、行政审查及当地领事业务情况，都可能影响个别申请人的签证进度。

了解这些情况之间的区别，有助于申请人判断下一步应如何处理。

一、2026年移民签证政策的重要变化

2026年1月，美国国务院曾宣布暂停向75个国家的国民签发移民签证，其中包括柬埔寨。

根据美国国务院于2026年8月28日发布的公告，上述暂停签发移民签证的措施已根据联邦法院命令，自2026年8月21日起不再生效。

但是，第10998号总统公告（Presidential Proclamation 10998）所规定的其他国籍相关签证限制，仍可能适用于部分申请人。

因此，即使申请人可以递交申请或参加面试，也不一定代表签证可以立即签发。

申请人应根据自己的国籍、签证类别及个案情况，查阅适用的最新规定。

二、为什么移民签证面试可能被取消或延期？

可能的原因包括：

• 美国使领馆可提供的面试名额有限。
• 使领馆业务或面试安排发生调整。
• 亲属移民或职业移民优先类别的签证名额尚未排到。
• 个案需要进一步审核或补充材料。
• 申请人受到特定国籍相关签证限制的影响。

面试被取消或延期，并不等于移民申请已经被拒绝。

申请人应仔细阅读美国国家签证中心（NVC）或负责案件的美国使领馆发出的正式通知。

三、已经完成面试，为什么还没有收到签证？

完成移民签证面试，并不代表签证一定会立即签发。

部分申请可能需要补充文件或接受进一步行政审查，例如根据《移民与国籍法》第221(g)条进行处理。某些案件也可能受到特定法律限制的影响。

申请人应按照领事官员提供的指示办理，并通过官方渠道确认案件状态，不应仅凭等待时间推断签证已经获批或被拒绝。

美国国务院也提醒申请人，在正式收到移民签证之前，不宜作出出售房产、辞职或不可撤销的旅行安排等重大决定。

四、如何查询移民签证申请进度？

申请人可以通过以下美国政府官方网站查询：

CEAC签证状态查询 https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx

美国国家签证中心（NVC）处理进度 https://nvc.state.gov/timeframes

移民签证面试安排进度 https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/iv-wait-times.html

美国驻外大使馆及领事馆官方网站 https://www.usembassy.gov/

其中，移民签证面试安排查询工具可以帮助申请人了解有关使领馆目前正在安排哪个月份完成文件审核的案件，但不能保证个别申请人的具体面试日期。

五、等待期间，申请人应该怎么做？

申请人应定期查看电子邮件及CEAC账户，确保联系方式正确，并留意NVC或有关美国使领馆的通知。

如果面试被取消，应查看通知中是否提供重新安排面试的指示。

如果已经完成面试，应按照领事馆的要求补充文件或等待进一步通知。

最重要的是，不要仅凭网络传言或社交媒体消息判断自己的签证是否受到影响。 移民签证政策和使领馆业务可能发生变化，不同国家及不同申请人的情况也可能不同。

东方事务所（VMS & Associates, Inc.） 提供移民咨询及移民文件准备协助。如对移民申请程序或领事馆签证文件有疑问，欢迎与本事务所联系。

电话： (408) 606-8688 网站： www.vmsimmigration.com

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Disclaimer: This article is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. VMS & Associates, Inc. is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal representation. Immigration policies and consular procedures may change. Applicants should consult official U.S. government sources or a licensed immigration attorney regarding their individual circumstances.

免责声明： 本文仅供一般信息参考，不构成法律意见。东方事务所（VMS & Associates, Inc.）并非律师事务所，不提供法律意见或法律代理服务。移民政策及美国使领馆的办理程序可能随时发生变化。申请人应查阅美国政府官方网站，或就个人具体情况咨询持牌移民律师。

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Official sources / 美国政府官方资料：

1. U.S. Department of State — Immigrant Visa Processing Updates for Nationalities at High Risk of Public Benefits Reliance (August 28, 2026): https://travel.state.gov/en/newsroom/visas/2026/immigrant-visa-processing-updates-for-nationalities-at-high-risk-of-public-benefits-usage.html

2. U.S. Department of State — Suspension of Visa Issuance Under Presidential Proclamation 10998: https://travel.state.gov/en/newsroom/visas/2026/suspension-of-visa-issuance-to-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states.html

3. U.S. Department of State — IV Scheduling Status Tool: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/iv-wait-times.html

Information reviewed October 26, 2026. / 资料核对日期：2026年10月26日。