Embassy in India canceled 2,000 visaappointments due to fraudulent bookings made by bots, ensuring fair access for genuine applicants. We have zero tolerance for agents and fixers that violate our scheduling policies," the embassy further said. Consular Team India is canceling about 2000 visaappointments made by bots. Embassy in Nigeria has canceled all visaappointments scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, citing security concerns over potential protests linked to the ongoing conflict between the UnitedStates and Iran. UnitedStates Department of State.Due to changes in Barbados’s general COVID-19 posture, Embassy Bridgetown has canceled all nonimmigrant visaappointments effective Thursday, January 28. Official guide for USvisa applicants: Understand appointmentcancellations, verify fee validity, and follow the exact steps to reschedule your interview. Abuja, March 4, 2026 – The UnitedStatesEmbassy in Abuja has cancelled all nonimmigrant and immigrant visaappointments scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, due to heightened security concerns stemming from the possibility of protests in the Federal Capital Territory. The UnitedStatesEmbassy in Nigeria has cancelled all visaappointments scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, citing a high potential for protests in Abuja following rising hostilities between the UnitedStates and Iran. The USEmbassy in India has cancelled around 2,000 visaappointments after finding they were booked in violation of official policies. The move is part of a broader effort to tackle fraud in the visa application process.