US Temporarily Halts Most Visa Services for Zimbabwean Nationals

The US Embassy in Zimbabwe has temporarily halted most visa services for Zimbabwean nationals. This decision does not amount to a travel ban, but rather a temporary suspension of visa processing in the country. The embassy cited unspecified "operational challenges" as the reason for the suspension, which affects both immigrant and non-immigrant visa applications. However, the embassy emphasized that emergency and mission-critical visa services will continue to be provided. The move comes amidst ongoing economic and political turmoil in Zimbabwe, which has led to a significant increase in visa applications from Zimbabwean nationals seeking to leave the country. The temporary suspension of visa services is likely an attempt by the US government to manage the influx of applications and ensure the continued provision of essential visa services. The embassy has not provided a timeline for the resumption of regular visa services, but has encouraged Zimbabwean nationals to check the embassy's website for updates on the situation.