The US Embassy in Pakistan has cancelled all visa appointments scheduled between March 9 and March 13, citing the current situation in the Middle East. In a statement posted on its X platform, the American embassy said the decision was taken as a precautionary measure due to the evolving security environment.

The embassy confirmed that both immigrant and non-immigrant visa appointments during this period have been suspended. The embassy administration clarified that applicants who had appointments during these dates will receive new appointment schedules via email. Officials assured that the rescheduling process will be communicated directly to the affected applicants.

Despite the suspension of visa appointments, the embassy stated that regular and emergency consular services for US citizens will continue as usual. However, consular services at the US consulates in Karachi and Lahore have been temporarily suspended until further notice, adding to the growing concerns among visa applicants and travellers.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)