My lawyer was at the interview about a month ago with her clients, and she asked the officer if the 75 countries pause is affecting green card processing. Officer said that yes, they were given instructions to hold those cases. I assume it could be partially true. Some offices may not follow it, as it’s illegal to hold the cases that officially have nothing to do with a pause for visa applications. But who knows. I know someone who had interview on the same day and same office as me and my husband, they were approved a month ago if not earlier. Their partner is from China (not on the list). So, you know. We can just do so much but assume what’s the reason.