Tagged #country-based-restrictions
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 policy freezing USCIS applications for 39 countries
A U.S. District Court ruled that USCIS exceeded its authority by indefinitely freezing asylum, work permit, green card, and citizenship applications for nationals of 39 countries. The ruling requires immediate resumption of adjudications.
Rhode Island Court Vacates USCIS Hold & Asylum Policies for 39 Countries
Federal judge vacates USCIS policies suspending benefits adjudication, asylum decisions, nationality-based discretionary factors, and re-reviews for nationals of 39 travel-ban countries. Ruling affects applications filed with USCIS.
Federal Court Vacates DHS Policy Blocking Benefits for Nationals of 39 Countries
Rhode Island federal judge strikes down USCIS memoranda freezing adjudication of green cards, work permits, and naturalization for nationals of 39 countries. Decision restores duty to adjudicate under the INA and bars nationality-based discrimination.
Federal Judge Strikes Down USCIS Freeze on 39-Country Applications
U.S. District Judge John McConnell vacated USCIS policies that halted asylum, work permit, and green card adjudications for applicants from 39 countries, finding the freeze unlawful and arbitrary.
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.