Tagged #asylum-hold
Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
Federal Judge Vacates USCIS Freeze on Asylum and Benefits for 39 Countries
U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. struck down four USCIS policies that had frozen asylum, work permit, green card, and citizenship decisions for nationals of 39 African, Asian, Latin American, and Middle Eastern countries. Practitioners can now advise affected clients on resumption of case processing.
Federal judge strikes down USCIS freeze on 39-country immigration benefits
U.S. District Judge John McConnell vacated four USCIS policies that halted processing of asylum, work permits, green cards, and citizenship applications for noncitizens from 39 designated countries, effective immediately.
Federal Court Vacates USCIS Benefit Freeze Policies in Dorcas Decision
Rhode Island federal court voids four USCIS policies that had frozen asylum, adjustment of status, and other immigration benefit adjudications. Practitioners must now advise clients that these holds no longer apply.
Federal Court Vacates USCIS Benefit Freeze Policies for Travel Ban Countries
A Rhode Island federal court struck down four USCIS policies that froze asylum, green card, work permit, and naturalization decisions for nationals of 39 travel ban countries. Immigration practitioners must immediately adjust case handling and client expectations.
Federal Court Vacates Four USCIS Directives on Travel-Ban Nationals and Asylum
On June 5, 2026, a Rhode Island federal court vacated USCIS policy memos requiring benefits holds, re-review of approvals, and a global asylum hold affecting nationals of 39 countries. The ruling immediately lifts processing freezes and bars USCIS from treating travel-ban nationality as a negative discretionary factor.
Federal Court Strikes Down USCIS Benefits Freeze for 39 Countries
On June 5, 2026, a federal court vacated USCIS policies that had frozen adjudication of green cards, work permits, and asylum applications for nationals of 39 countries, including Afghanistan. USCIS announced June 12 it will resume processing.
Federal Judge Voids USCIS Halt on Benefits for 39 Travel-Ban Countries
U.S. District Judge McConnell ruled that USCIS unlawfully froze asylum, work permit, green card, and citizenship decisions for nationals of 39 countries. Adjudications must resume.