A federal court has ordered the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to resume processing immigration applications that had been unlawfully delayed or frozen. This ruling affects cases involving individuals from 39 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East, and mandates that these applications move forward without the previously challenged policies.
Key Details:
- Affected applications include asylum, green card, work permit, and naturalization cases.
- The ruling applies to cases that have been delayed or placed on hold since late 2025.
- USCIS can no longer use the challenged policy to reopen approved cases based solely on an applicant’s country of birth.
- Individuals who have filed applications and attended interviews are entitled to have their cases adjudicated according to the law.
This decision is a significant victory for fairness and due process in the U.S. immigration system, providing hope for many individuals awaiting resolution of their cases. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: Rachna Khanna ESQ., MBA.