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The Trump administration has paused all immigration applications, including green card and US citizenship processing, for immigrants from 19 non-European countries. The move cites concerns over national security and public safety.

Countries Affected by the Pause

• Afghanistan
• Burma
• Chad
• Republic of the Congo
• Equatorial Guinea
• Eritrea
• Haiti
• Iran
• Libya
• Somalia
• Sudan
• Yemen
• Burundi
• Cuba
• Laos
• Sierra Leone
• Togo
• Turkmenistan
• Venezuela

Reason for the Pause

The pause targets countries that already faced partial travel bans in June. The policy mandates a thorough re-review process for immigrants, including potential interviews, to assess national security and public safety risks.

Triggering Incident

The memorandum cites the recent attack on US National Guard members in Washington. An Afghan man has been arrested as a suspect. One member was killed, and another critically wounded. This incident intensified scrutiny on immigration policies.

Trump’s Immigration Approach

Since returning to office in January, Trump has prioritized immigration enforcement. He deployed federal agents to major US cities and restricted asylum seekers at the US-Mexico border. His administration now focuses more on legal immigration, citing national security concerns.

Impact on Applicants

Sharvari Dalal-Dheini, senior director at the American Immigration Lawyers Association, confirmed reports of cancelled naturalisation interviews, oath ceremonies, and adjustment of status interviews. Immigrants from the listed countries now face delays and additional scrutiny.

Conclusion

The new policy further restricts immigration from selected countries. It signals the administration’s strong stance on national security and its commitment to reshaping immigration laws.https://globiscope.com

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