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Trump administration halts immigration applications from 19 countries

Release Date: 2025-12-03
Media: Axios
Summary: The Trump administration has suspended all immigration applications from 19 countries it labeled as “high-risk.” The decision follows a deadly shooting in Washington, D.C., in which an Afghan national was identified as the suspect. The affected countries include those already under travel restrictions—such as Afghanistan, Haiti, Iran, Somalia, and Venezuela—as well as additional nations like Myanmar, Libya, Sudan, and Eritrea.

USCIS announced that every applicant from these countries will undergo an extensive re-review process, which may include additional interviews. The agency acknowledged that this will cause delays but emphasized that national security concerns outweigh the burden placed on applicants. At the same time, a full review of green card holders from the 19 countries has also begun.

Homeland Security officials are recommending further travel bans related to criminal activity, and the White House has signaled that restrictions could be expanded to more countries. President Trump has declared that immigration from “all Third World countries” should be permanently halted, though his administration has not specified which nations would fall under that definition.
Tags: United States of America

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