USCIS Policies Halt Immigration Based on Birthplace

Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented new policies, PM-602-0192 and PM-602-0194, that significantly impact immigration processes. Effective December 2025, these policies have halted immigration applications based solely on the applicant’s birthplace, affecting thousands of highly skilled professionals, including PhDs and MDs.

Key Details:

Policies PM-602-0192 and PM-602-0194 were enacted in December 2025.
Immigration applications are now being halted based on birthplace.
Thousands of skilled professionals, including PhDs and MDs, are impacted.
The policies have raised concerns about the future of skilled immigration to the U.S.

These changes could have serious implications for the U.S. workforce, particularly in sectors reliant on highly educated immigrants. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.

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USCIS Policies Halt Immigration Based on Birthplace