WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – A hardware glitch preventing US embassies and consulates from issuing visas will not be resolved until at least next week, US Department of State spokesperson John Kirby said at a press briefing on Wednesday.
“We do not expect that the system will be online before next week. I cannot give you any more specific detail with respect to timing on that,” Kirby stated.
Kirby noted that more than 100 computer experts from both the private and public sector are working to address a hardware failure preventing the US State Department from processing and transmitting mandatory security-related biometric data checks at US embassies and consulates.
“This is a global issue and we are working around the clock to fix it,” he said.
The hardware glitch has impacted the ability of US embassies and consulates to issue visas around the globe since June 9, 2015.
