Trump admin pauses immigration from 19 countries
In a significant move, the Trump administration has announced an immediate pause on immigration from 19 countries that are already facing various travel restrictions. This decision affects nationals from Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela. The new policy stipulates that individuals from these nations who entered the United States on or after January 20, 2021—President Joe Biden’s inauguration date—will undergo a re-review process. This process may include interviews to assess potential national security and public safety risks. Additionally, the pause impacts all green card and citizenship applications for individuals from these countries, effectively halting the naturalization ceremonies for those who have already passed their citizenship tests.
The announcement has sparked concern among many, particularly those awaiting their citizenship ceremonies. Users on the “r/USCIS” subreddit have reported cancellations of their oath ceremonies, leading to confusion and frustration. For instance, one user from Portland, Oregon, shared that their wife’s naturalization ceremony, scheduled for December 3, was abruptly canceled without clear communication regarding the reasons behind the decision. Adding to the gravity of the situation, a memo from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) linked the immigration pause to the recent shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., allegedly involving an Afghan national, Rahmanullah Lakanwal. This incident has fueled the administration’s narrative regarding security concerns, with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem asserting that the Biden administration has irresponsibly allowed potential threats into the country.
This immigration pause reflects ongoing tensions surrounding U.S. immigration policy and national security. The Trump administration’s approach continues to prioritize stringent vetting processes and heightened scrutiny of individuals from specific nations, especially in light of recent violent incidents. As the situation evolves, those affected by the new restrictions are left in uncertainty, navigating a complex landscape of immigration policy that has profound implications for their lives and futures in the United States.
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The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it would be
pausing immigration from 19 countries
that were already under full or partial travel restrictions.
The impacted nations are Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela.
The immigration pause, which is effective immediately, applies to nationals from the 19 listed nations who entered the U.S. on or after Jan. 20, 2021, the date of former President
Joe Biden
‘s inauguration. Migrants from one of the 19 countries who came into the U.S. after that date will be subjected to a re-review process that could include an interview to screen for all possible national security and public safety risks.
It also affects all green card and citizenship applications for anyone hailing from one of the now-restricted countries. Individuals from one of the 19 nations who have already passed the citizenship test will not be able to have
U.S. citizenship ceremonies
until after the guidance is lifted.
DC NATIONAL GUARD SHOOTING SUSPECT FORMALLY CHARGED: ‘NOTHING IS OFF THE TABLE’
KRISTI NOEM SAYS BIDEN USED DHS ‘TO INVADE THE COUNTRY WITH TERRORISTS’
“If you think about what Joe Biden did with the Department of Homeland Security, he used this department to invade the country with terrorists, he opened up the borders, let anybody come in that wanted to. He put them on airplanes, he led them through our airports, where, if they could figure out a way to get to our shores and into our country, he just opened the door and invited them in. So, it’s our job to get them out,” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said during President
Donald Trump
‘s Cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
Several Reddit users on the “r/USCIS” subreddit have posted about their oath ceremonies being canceled.
One user
claiming to be from Portland, Oregon, said his wife’s naturalization ceremony, which was set for Dec. 3, had been canceled. Many seemed to be unsure about why the ceremonies were no longer taking place, citing a lack of information.
A memo from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) outlining the new restrictions referenced the shooting of two
National Guard members in Washington, D.C.
The suspect in the case is Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national. He has been charged with two counts of assault with intent to kill, one count of murder, and one count of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence.
Lakanwal’s defense attorney said in a hearing on Tuesday that his client pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Fox News Digital’s Stephen Sorace, Jake Gibson and Jasmine Baehr contributed to this report.
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