A U.S. federal judge has ruled that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) must immediately resume processing green card applications for immigrants from travel-ban countries. Maryland District Judge George L. Russell III declared the agency’s indefinite pause on these applications unlawful, affecting 83 individuals involved in the lawsuit.
Key Details:
- Ruling Date: Recent ruling by Judge George L. Russell III
- Affected Individuals: 83 immigrants from 39 travel-restricted countries
- Policy Violation: Court found the pause a violation of USCIS duties
- Immediate Action: USCIS ordered to restart processing of specific applications
This ruling comes amid broader immigration policy changes that have impacted thousands of applicants, including an indefinite visa freeze for citizens of 75 high-risk countries and holds on various benefit requests for designated individuals. The decision is a significant step toward addressing the backlog and uncertainty faced by affected immigrants.
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Source: Hemant B.