Summary
President Trump's administration is directing U.S. embassies and consulates to prioritize visa applications for investors and fans attending major sports events like the World Cup and Olympics. New rules require visa applicants to undergo in-person interviews, and additional consular officers have been sent to manage the increased demand. The administration also introduced new criteria for skilled worker visas, particularly focused on social media content moderation issues.
Key Facts
- U.S. embassies and consulates prioritize visas for investors and sports event attendees.
- Major events include the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics.
- In-person interviews are required for visa applicants, leading to long wait times.
- Additional consular officers have been deployed to manage demand.
- A new "FIFA Pass" initiative aims to speed up World Cup-related visa processing.
- Visa applications for major sports event fans should be prioritized over other types.
- New guidelines were introduced for H-1B skilled worker visas, focusing on social media moderation activities.
