Summary
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) plans to review green card and immigration applications, which could lead to delays due to limited resources. The review focuses on applications from certain countries considered high risk, following a security incident involving an Afghan national.
Key Facts
- USCIS is reviewing pending immigration applications, which could slow down new applications.
- The review affects applications from 19 countries labeled high risk, like Afghanistan and Iran.
- USCIS has a backlog of 11.3 million pending applications, the highest ever.
- The review follows a security incident where an Afghan national was involved in a shooting.
- No timeline was given for how long this review process will take.
- The review may include applications dating back as far as January 20, 2021.
- Experts say few cases will likely be found inadmissible, but the process will consume time and resources.
