USCIS has paused most adjudications for immigration applications effective April 27, 2026, due to the activation of a new FBI security vetting system. This decision was made without a public announcement, and information was revealed through an internal memorandum confirmed by agency spokespeople.
Key Details:
- The pause affects applications requiring fingerprint-based background checks, including adjustment of status (Form I-485), naturalization (Form N-400), asylum (Form I-589), and family-based green cards.
- The only exception is for naturalization cases with already scheduled oath ceremonies.
- This pause is distinct from a previous country-based pause affecting nationals of 39 designated countries, which was partially lifted on March 30, 2026.
- USCIS has stated that any delays should be brief, but no specific timeline has been provided, leading practitioners to advise clients to expect delays of weeks to several months.
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Source: Laigodivis Carmen Gomez