Trump Orders a Major State Department Reset — What It Means for America

Urgent Alert for Visa Applicants: Major State Department Overhaul Underway

If you’re waiting for a U.S. visa interview—or have loved ones on the way—this could be the single most important update you see today. A recently leaked 16-page draft executive order outlines sweeping changes to the U.S. State Department that would touch every embassy, consulate, and visa-processing office around the globe. Here’s what you need to know—and what you should do right now.

What’s in the Draft Executive Order?

1. Abolishing Key Bureaus
   • Shuts down the Bureau of African Affairs (and related regional units)
   • Dissolves several consular offices handling African visa applicants
2. Closing Embassies & Consulates
   • Plans to shutter posts in sub-Saharan Africa (and select other countries) by October 1, 2025
   • October 1 marks the start of the new fiscal year—and the day the Visa Bulletin “resets” its numbers
3. Staff Layoffs & Reassignments
   • Termination or early retirement of many consular officers
   • Staff shifts toward fewer remaining posts (for example, bulking applicants into Nairobi)

Why This Matters for Your Case

• Longer Waits & Bigger Backlogs
  With fewer open embassies and officers, every remaining consulate will be overwhelmed.
• Less Transparency
  Rumors and draft leaks tell us we may see even less information on appointment availability.
• Geographic Shuffling
  You could be asked to travel farther or wait months longer if your local post shuts down.

USCIS Is Bracing for Impact, Too

In parallel, USCIS insiders claim there’s a plan to freeze hiring, force early retirements, and execute broad layoffs—echoing the 2020 slowdown that drove application backlogs sky-high. If fee revenues fall, processing speeds follow suit.

Your 3-Step Action Plan

1. File Now—Don’t Wait
   • If you’re eligible to apply for citizenship, a renewal, or any immigration benefit, submit your forms today.
   • Cases filed before October 1 stand a better chance of moving on time.
2. Stay Aggressive
   • Regularly check your embassy or consulate’s website for appointment openings.
   • Consider involving your congressional representative or—if necessary—filing a mandamus lawsuit to keep your case moving.
3. Keep Informed
   • Subscribe to our updates so you’ll know immediately when that draft order becomes official.
   • We’ll provide a detailed breakdown once the final executive order drops—so you’ll have a clear play-by-play of every change.

NOTE: The next few months are critical. Whether this draft order ever sees the light of day, the risk of slower processing is real—and “business as usual” won’t last past October 1. Take charge of your case now, and beat the backlog before it buries you.