USCIS has issued a policy memorandum pausing certain immigration benefits for individuals from 39 countries, including Iran. This pause affects categories such as Optional Practical Training (OPT), H-1B visas, Adjustment of Status (green card), and Employment Authorization Documents (EAD). The decision has raised concerns among affected individuals and advocates who are urging USCIS to reconsider this hold.
Key Details:
- Affected categories include OPT, H-1B, Adjustment of Status, and EAD.
- The pause impacts individuals from 39 countries, notably including Iran.
- Advocates are calling for the lifting of the hold on academic- and employment-based categories such as NIW-EB2 and EB-1.
- The memorandum is part of a broader policy review by USCIS regarding immigration benefits.
This pause significantly impacts affected immigrants, limiting their ability to work and adjust their status in the U.S. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: @masoud_abadi_