USCIS has implemented a pause affecting thousands of vetted Iranian immigrants in the U.S., including students, scholars, and professionals. This pause has resulted in the freezing of various immigration applications, including work permits and visa extensions, significantly impacting those who contribute to the U.S. economy and society.
Key Details:
- Affected groups: F-1 OPT/STEM OPT students, H-1B workers, asylees, refugees, and family immigrants.
- Applications frozen include: I-765 EAD work permits, I-129 visa extensions, I-485 adjustments of status, I-140 petitions, and N-400 naturalization.
- The pause has raised concerns among advocates about the implications for those already contributing to the U.S.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been urged to recognize the difference between protecting the nation and punishing contributors.
The ongoing pause has left many Iranian immigrants in uncertainty regarding their immigration status and future in the U.S. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: @alimirkamali