On January 1, 2026, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0194, which directs agency personnel to place an adjudicative hold on pending benefit applications filed by or for nationals of countries listed in Presidential Proclamation (PP) 10998. This significant policy change expands previous restrictions and affects various immigration cases immediately.
Key Details:
- Policy Memorandum PM-602-0194 effective: January 1, 2026
- Applies to: Nationals of countries specified in Presidential Proclamation 10998
- Immediate impact: Holds on pending benefit applications
- Scope: Significantly broader than prior restrictions
This policy change will have immediate consequences for many immigrants seeking benefits in the U.S.
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Source: @murthylawfirm