US pauses visa processing at embassy in Niger, State Dept says

US Pauses Visa Processing at Embassy in Niger, State Dept Says

US pauses visa processing at embassy in Niger, State Dept says

The United States is pausing all routine visa services at U.S. embassy in Nigerien capital Niamey until further notice, according to a State Department spokesperson and an internal State Department cable seen by Reuters on Saturday.

U.S. suspends visa processing in junta-led Niger until further notice

The United States has suspended routine visa services at its embassy in Niamey, Niger.

US pauses all routine visa services at Niamey embassy

The United States is suspending all routine visa services at its embassy in Niamey, Niger, until further notice, a State Department spokesperson confirmed. An internal State Department cable, dated July 25, specified this comprehensive pause encompasses all immigrant and non-immigrant visa categories. A spokesperson indicated the suspension would remain in effect until Washington comprehensively addresses “concerns with the Government of Niger.”…