USCIS has announced a policy clarification regarding the adjudication of immigration benefits for applicants from high-risk countries. This update, released in January, details the internal review process established to lift holds on individual and group cases that were previously paused due to heightened scrutiny.
Key Details:
- USCIS has lifted holds on cases vetted through Operation PARRIS, certain petitions from U.S. citizens, and intercountry adoption forms.
- Holds have also been removed for specific employment authorization documents, refugee registrations for South African nationals, and asylum applications from non-high-risk countries.
- The agency continues to review all application types to lift holds as appropriate, ensuring a comprehensive review by multiple offices.
- This policy aims to streamline the processing of immigration applications that had been delayed due to the travel ban.
The update is expected to positively impact many applicants from high-risk countries, allowing them to proceed with their immigration processes. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: Robin Catmur-Smith