Summary
The Trump administration plans to review refugees admitted to the U.S. during President Biden's time in office. This review involves checking the backgrounds of nearly 200,000 refugees and may include interviews, with green card approvals currently paused for these individuals.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration is re-evaluating refugees admitted to the U.S. from January 20, 2021, to February 20, 2025.
- A memo from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Joseph Edlow states that past refugee admissions focused on speed rather than thorough checks.
- The review may create concern and confusion among the nearly 200,000 refugees involved.
- Legal challenges from refugee advocates are possible, as they oppose the review.
- Refugees awaiting review had their green card applications put on hold.
- Refugee advocates claim refugees undergo extensive checks before U.S. entry.
- The list of refugees to be interviewed will be ready within three months.
