Impact of the Asylum Processing Halt on Afghan Nationals’ Work Authorization
Asylum processing limits have disrupted Afghan nationals’ access to work permits. Widespread delays and the end of the…
Articles by & updated by Elena Marquez
Know Your Rights: Refugees Reopened for Vetting by USCIS
USCIS began reopening cases for principal refugees admitted 2021–2025 after a January 2025 order. Reviews may lead to…
Will USCIS Deny Green Card Applications From Some Countries?
Following a presidential proclamation, USCIS is reexamining green cards and pending applications from 19 countries, treating document-security weaknesses…
USCIS Decision Halt: Distinguishing Asylum Seekers from Refugees
Refugees already have formal recognition and protections; asylum seekers await a legal decision. A USCIS pause delays adjudication…
Will Credible Fear Passers Get Final USCIS Decisions During the Pause?
In late November 2025, USCIS halted all final asylum decisions nationwide, including cases in the Asylum Merits Interview…
Asylum Decisions Continue in 2025: No Official Halt, Delays Persist
USCIS has not announced a nationwide pause on asylum decisions in 2025, but heavy backlogs and policy changes—especially…
Can Refugees Arriving Jan 2021–Feb 2025 Still Apply for Green Cards?
The Jan. 27, 2025 USRAP pause halts most new refugee admissions but does not prevent refugees already admitted…
Affirmative vs Defensive Asylum: Differences in USCIS Processing Halt
Affirmative asylum is filed with USCIS by those not in removal proceedings; defensive asylum is litigated in immigration…
What Happens to Pending I-485 During Trump’s Immigration Review
On March 25, 2025, USCIS suspended processing of asylee and refugee Form I-485 cases for enhanced vetting. With…