The U.S. government has halted visa interview appointments for applicants around the world.

The U.S. government has halted visa interview appointments for applicants around the world.

The U.S. State Department spokesperson said on Tuesday that the department has launched a global training initiative in all of its embassies and consulates, and visa service appointment times are being scheduled to accommodate the training.

According to a report by The Financial Times, applicants for immigration visas who had interview appointments at U.S. embassies and consulates have received emails stating that their appointments are being moved and they will be informed of a new date later. According to the reports, the pause specifically applies to immigration visas.