Summary
The United States has stopped citizenship ceremonies and other immigration processes for migrants from 19 countries affected by a travel ban. This decision follows a recent incident in Washington, D.C., involving an Afghan national suspected of a shooting. The U.S. is considering expanding the travel restrictions to more countries.
Key Facts
- The U.S. stopped citizenship ceremonies for migrants from 19 travel ban countries.
- The travel ban mostly affects countries in Africa, the Middle East, and the Caribbean.
- The decision follows a shooting in Washington, D.C., involving an Afghan national.
- The U.S. may increase the number of countries under travel restrictions from 19 to 30.
- USCIS has paused all immigration case decisions and naturalization ceremonies.
- Recent changes are part of President Trump's stricter immigration policies.
- Citizenship ceremonies usually mark the end of a lengthy application process.
