The Trump administration has implemented a significant pause on pending immigration cases, as announced by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This new internal guidance instructs officers to delay the approval of applications, including green cards and citizenship, until they undergo “enhanced” security checks. This policy change is effective immediately and affects applications where fingerprints were processed before April 27, 2023.
Key Details:
- New policy: USCIS to pause approvals for pending immigration cases.
- Effective date: Immediate, applies to cases with fingerprints processed before April 27, 2023.
- Reason: Enhanced security checks, including deeper access to criminal databases.
- Impact: Increased processing times and potential delays for applicants.
This shift in policy raises concerns among critics who fear it may lead to prolonged waiting periods and uncertainty for those awaiting decisions on their immigration status.
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Source: @elina_vibes