USCIS Pausing Green Card Applications for Refugees

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
USCIS is pausing some green card applications, including refugees brought to the US by former President Biden, to conduct additional screening and vetting for fraud, public safety, and national security concerns.

Key Points

  • Temporary pause on finalizing Adjustment of Status applications for additional screening and vetting.
  • Includes refugees brought to the US by the Biden administration and immigrants who secured asylum under Biden.
  • Executive order signed by Trump suspending all refugee resettlement to the US.
  • Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals allows the administration to carry out the executive order.

Pros

  • Enhanced screening and vetting can help identify potential fraud, public safety, and national security risks.
  • Alignment with Presidential Executive Order to protect against foreign terrorists and other threats.

Cons

  • Potential delays in the green card application process for refugees and immigrants.