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Full List of Countries Facing Green Card Reviews After DC Shooting

Full List of Countries Facing Green Card Reviews After DC Shooting

Summary

President Donald Trump announced plans to "permanently pause migration" from certain countries after a shooting incident in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will review green card applications from citizens of 19 countries due to concerns about their visa processes and the inability of these countries to share reliable data.

Key Facts

  • President Trump plans to halt migration from certain countries after a shooting in Washington, D.C.
  • USCIS will review green cards from people of 19 countries.
  • The review follows a shooting involving a suspect from Afghanistan.
  • Countries with full entry suspensions include Afghanistan, Myanmar, and several others.
  • Partial travel restrictions apply to nations like Burundi and Venezuela.
  • The review aims to address issues with visa overstays and data sharing.
  • USCIS referenced a June proclamation by the White House for these actions.
  • There is limited information on how waivers or exceptions for these suspensions will be handled.

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