Trump administration halts immigration from 19 travel-ban nations : NPR
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Key Points:
- The Trump administration has paused all immigration applications, including green card requests and naturalizations, for people from 19 countries previously banned or restricted from travel due to national security concerns.
- This pause applies to immigrants already in the U.S. from these countries, subjecting their approved immigration benefits to comprehensive review and potential re-interviews, especially for those who entered after January 20, 2021.
- The policy change follows the shooting of two National Guard troops by an Afghan national, prompting heightened scrutiny and reviews of immigrants from high-risk countries.
- USCIS will prioritize and review cases within 90 days and may refer certain cases to immigration or law enforcement agencies, expanding earlier measures such as pausing asylum decisions and halting Afghan
