US EditionTrump orders 'rigorous re-examination' of all green cards tied to countries 'of concern'
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump directed U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to reexamine every green card for people from countries the administration calls 'of concern', but USCIS did not specify which nations.
- A day after a Washington shooting that left two National Guard members, Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Andrew Wolfe, 24, in critical condition, President Donald Trump called it an `act of terror` and vowed more troops.
- Federal prosecutors say the Afghan suspect was resettled under Operation Allies Welcome, and Jeanine Pirro confirmed reviewing his immigration history, while sources told NBC News he was granted asylum this year.
- As part of the response, the administration has halted all immigration requests relating to Afghan nationals indefinitely, and USCIS field offices such as the Miami field office will participate in the review.
- Officials say the action reflects national-security concerns as USCIS Director Joseph Edlow said protecting the country `remains paramount` and federal prosecutors review Afghan-related resettlement programs.
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A man near the White House shoots at two National Guards and hurts them life-threateningly, which now has consequences for Green Card holders.
The Trump administration has said it will review green cards issued to individuals who immigrated to the US from 19 countries. The head of US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Joseph Edlow, said the president had directed him to conduct "a thorough and rigorous review of every green card for every alien from every country of concern". When asked by the BBC which countries were on the list, the agency referred to a June announcement by the Wh…
Donald Trump asked his administration on Thursday to review all permits to reside with foreign nationals from 19 countries, following an attack on national guards in Washington.
Trump administration to carry out sweeping immigration review after National Guard shooting
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a widespread review of asylum cases approved under former President Joe Biden's administration and Green Cards issued to citizens of 19 countries, Department of Homeland Security officials said on Thursday.
US To Review "Every" Green Card Of Some Nationalities After DC Shooting
The Trump administration announced Thursday that it would review every permanent residency status, known as Green Cards, for people from over a dozen countries following the attack on National Guard troops in Washington.
The United States will review all the permanent resident "green cards" attributed to nationals of countries deemed sensitive, following the attack by an Afghan in Washington against members of the National Guard, announced Thursday USCIS, a federal immigration agency.
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