<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Research Holds on US Immigration, Explained Daily</title><link>https://usimmigration.today/tags/research-holds/</link><description>Recent content in Research Holds on US Immigration, Explained Daily</description><generator>Hugo</generator><language>en-US</language><lastBuildDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://usimmigration.today/tags/research-holds/index.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title>Iranian Scholars Urge USCIS to Lift Research Holds</title><link>https://usimmigration.today/news/iranian-scholars-urge-uscis-to-lift-research-holds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://usimmigration.today/news/iranian-scholars-urge-uscis-to-lift-research-holds/</guid><description>&lt;p>USCIS holds on research applications for Iranian scholars have prompted concerns over the impact on US innovation and academic contributions. Affected scholars, including those pursuing PhDs, are calling for the agency to lift the holds associated with PM-602-0192/0194 to allow them to continue their work and contribute to America&amp;rsquo;s future.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>&lt;strong>Key Details:&lt;/strong>&lt;/p>
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&lt;li>Holds are affecting multiple Iranian scholars and their research projects.&lt;/li>
&lt;li>The specific policies PM-602-0192/0194 are cited as barriers to progress.&lt;/li>
&lt;li>Scholars emphasize that their contributions are based on merit and adherence to regulations.&lt;/li>
&lt;li>The situation highlights broader concerns regarding immigration policies affecting academic professionals.&lt;/li>
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&lt;p>The ongoing holds on research applications are seen as detrimental not only to the scholars involved but also to the potential advancements in innovation that their work could bring to the United States. &lt;em>Need help with your immigration case? Visit &lt;a href="https://quickfiling.us"target="_blank"
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