USCIS has reportedly begun delaying adjudications for certain permanent residency (green card) cases as of April 27, 2026. Applicants attending their Adjustment of Status (AOS) interviews are being informed that their cases are temporarily on hold, likely due to the implementation of a new security vetting process.
Key Details:
- Delays began: April 27, 2026
- Affected applications: Adjustment of Status (green card) cases
- Reason for delay: New vetting protocol requiring re-submission of fingerprints for many pending cases
- Exceptions may exist for certain naturalization cases already at the oath stage
The total number of applicants impacted and the length of the resulting delays remain unclear, as does whether the scope of the delays will expand beyond permanent residency cases. Applicants with pending green card applications filed before April 27, 2026, should prepare for unexpected delays as this new vetting process is implemented.
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