Everyday, the country gets an average of 50,000 visa applications from all around the world.
The computer failure has stopped officials from processing and sending fingerprints and photographs for security checks.
We are working around the clock to fix it, John Kirby, a department spokesman, said Monday.
Mr. Kirby also added that the system is not likely to come back online before next week.
Meanwhile, the department issued 1,500 visas regarded as important cases for humanitarian or medical reasons.
Among all those who were affected are people traveling for work, vacations and family visits.
According to him, 700 tickets would have to be refunded.
Why on earth cant they fix this?
source: www.techworm.net
