US EditionUS pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries
USCIS suspends immigration processing for nationals of 19 countries amid national security concerns following a recent attack, affecting over 1.5 million pending asylum applications, officials said.
- On Tuesday, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services paused all immigration applications, including green card and U.S. citizenship processing, for people from 19 countries already subject to travel restrictions.
- The memorandum cites last week's attack on U.S. National Guard members in Washington, D.C., with Rahmanullah Lakanwal arrested, and notes many of the 19 nations faced restrictions under the June proclamation.
- Internal USCIS guidance on Monday directed staff to stop final adjudication on all cases for nationals of 19 countries, halting oath ceremonies and all form types as AILA and immigration attorneys reported cancellations.
- The pause could delay benefits for immigration applicants from the 19 countries, as Department of Homeland Security data show about 720,000 green cards were issued to nationals between fiscal 2021 and early 2024.
- Amid escalated rhetoric from President Donald Trump, DHS officials said they are reviewing immigration benefits granted under the Biden administration and warned 'We will take no chances when the future of our nation is at stake', with the list of nations possibly growing to around 30.
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