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USCIS Has Paused Adjudications For Immigration Benefits For Individuals Tied To 19 Countries — Affecting Work Visas, Green Cards, And More.

USCIS has quietly implemented a broad pause on adjudicating immigration benefits for individuals born in — or citizens of — 19 designated countries.

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Marks Gray

USCIS Announces Review Of Green Cards Issued To Individuals From 19 Countries, Halt Of Afghan-Related Immigration Requests

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joe Edlow recently announced a realignment of policy which focuses on restricting or eliminating immigration in certain countries.

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Tracking "Project Firewall" And Its Significant Expansion Of H-1B Enforcement Activity

On September 19, 2025, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a substantial expansion of its enforcement authority through a new initiative known as Project Firewall, marking the most aggressive shift in H-1B oversight...

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Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP

DOS Expands Social Media Vetting To H-1B And H-4 Visa Applicants

Starting December 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) will extend its enhanced social media vetting to H-1B specialty-occupation workers and their H-4 dependent family members.

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USCIS Pauses Immigration Benefits Requests For Individuals From Designated High-Risk Countries

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Pryor Cashman LLP

USCIS Announces Pause On Benefits Adjudications For Individuals From 19 Countries

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Clark Hill

Afgan Siğinmaci Olayi, Trump Yöneti̇mi̇ Altinda Göç Poli̇ti̇kasi Ve Sinir Dişi Uygulamalarini Nasil Şeki̇llendi̇ri̇yor?

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Akalan Law Firm

DOS Expands Social Media Screening; USCIS Reduces Maximum Validity Period For Some EADs

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Trump Administration Pauses Immigration Applications For Nationals From Travel-Ban Countries: Important Information To Know

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USCIS Halts Processing For Pending Asylum Applications And Immigration Benefit Request From 19 'High-Risk' Countries

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

¿Cómo Está Redefiniendo El Incidente Del Solicitante De Asilo Afgano Las Políticas Migratorias Y Las Prácticas De Deportación Bajo La Administración Trump?

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China Immigration Reforms For End Of Year 2025

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Federal Court Reverses EB-5 Fee Increases, Re-shifting The Investor Visa Landscape

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The H-1B Holiday Rush Towards H-1B Enforcement

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In today's globalized economy, entrepreneurs and tech workers are increasingly seeking new opportunities to expand their businesses and careers in North America.

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USCIS Has Paused Adjudications For Immigration Benefits For Individuals Tied To 19 Countries — Affecting Work Visas, Green Cards, And More.

USCIS has quietly implemented a broad pause on adjudicating immigration benefits for individuals born in — or citizens of — 19 designated countries.

Worldwide Immigration

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DOS Expands Social Media Vetting To H-1B And H-4 Visa Applicants

Starting December 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) will extend its enhanced social media vetting to H-1B specialty-occupation workers and their H-4 dependent family members.

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DOS Expands Social Media Screening; USCIS Reduces Maximum Validity Period For Some EADs

The Department of State (DOS) and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) both announced new policies this week related to "screening and vetting" of foreign nationals.

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USCIS Has Paused Adjudications For Immigration Benefits For Individuals Tied To 19 Countries — Affecting Work Visas, Green Cards, And More.

USCIS has quietly implemented a broad pause on adjudicating immigration benefits for individuals born in — or citizens of — 19 designated countries.

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Marks Gray

USCIS Announces Review Of Green Cards Issued To Individuals From 19 Countries, Halt Of Afghan-Related Immigration Requests

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USCIS Pauses Immigration Benefits Requests For Individuals From Designated High-Risk Countries

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Afgan Siğinmaci Olayi, Trump Yöneti̇mi̇ Altinda Göç Poli̇ti̇kasi Ve Sinir Dişi Uygulamalarini Nasil Şeki̇llendi̇ri̇yor?

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