Tagged #adjudication-freeze
Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
Federal Judge Orders USCIS to Resume I-765 Work Permit Processing for 39-Country Nationals
U.S. Magistrate Judge Virginia DeMarchi partially granted preliminary injunction forcing USCIS to resume employment authorization applications for nationals of 39 designated high-risk countries after months-long adjudication freeze.
Federal Judge Blocks USCIS Adjudication Freezes on Nationals from Designated Countries
A federal district court has enjoined USCIS's freeze on immigration benefits for nationals from specific countries, finding the agency violated both immigration and administrative law. Practitioners should expect resumption of adjudication for affected applicants.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump Policies Barring Adjudication for 39 Countries
A Rhode Island federal judge ruled that Trump administration immigration policies blocking adjudications for applicants from 39 countries violate the law. Here's what practitioners need to know about the ruling and next steps.
Senators Challenge USCIS Pause on Immigration Cases Based on National Origin
Senators Warner, Kaine, Van Hollen, and Alsobrooks raise concerns over USCIS's blanket pause on immigration applications from 39 countries and case re-reviews since January 2021.