Trump suspended all USCIS operations, leaving thousands of families in immigration limbo

he United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (Uscisfor its abbreviation in English) stated that under the federal provision, It will stop all immigration decisions that comply with 19 countries. This amendment is in response to Two National Guard soldiers shot in Washington, DC

According to a memorandum published by the USCIS, the government is led by Donald Trump Asylum applications will be temporarily suspended, Green cardCitizenship and adjustment of status processes for people from 19 countries are included to some extent.

Once USCIS determines that your permanent resident status should be terminated, it issues a noticeFreebeck – Freebeck

This is because The White House now considers them risky countrieswhich will directly affect the immigration statuses of all aliens in the United States who were born in one of them.

This measure will apply to those who entered the United States on or after January 20, 2021, and may result in new interviews for those affected.

Mostly, A comprehensive review will be conducted of all applications approved during the administration of former President Joe Biden.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will prepare a list indicating priority immigrants who will be investigated.

next to, DHS will have the ability to refer reviewed immigrants To other federal entities if deemed relevant.

Trump wants to review all requests approved during the Biden administrationJulia Demarie Nickinson – A.B

According to a USCIS memo, LThis measure focuses on immigrants from the following 19 countries:

There is still no precise information about how long the pause may last.. What is known is that it will likely increase delays in the millions of cases still pending with USCIS.

Green card holders will also be affected by the pause in US immigration proceedings.freepik

In the document itself this is specified The decision whether or not to lift the measure rests with agency director Joseph Edlow.

As quoted by Uscis, The shooting of two National Guard soldiers by a suspect of Afghan nationality was the main motive Which prompted the agency to decide to stop immigration operations.

As a result of this episodeA National Guard soldier was killed, while another was wounded in the vicinity of the White House During Thanksgiving Day.

A makeshift memorial for U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and Sergeant Andrew Wolfe outside Farragut Station West, near the site where the two National Guard members were shot.Julia Demarie Nickinson – A.B

“In light of the concerns identified and the threat facing the American people,USCIS has determined that a comprehensive review, prospective interviews, and new interviews are necessary The authority explained in its statement: “To all foreigners from high-risk countries who entered the United States as of January 20, 2021.”