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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 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 Vacates USCIS Adjudication Holds for 39-Country Group
A federal district court has invalidated USCIS policies that froze immigration benefit decisions for nationals of 39 countries. The decision requires USCIS to resume adjudications immediately and affects pending I-485, asylum, work authorization, and citizenship applications.
Federal Judge Vacates USCIS Benefits Freeze for 39 Countries — Dorcas Ruling Ends Nationwide Hold
On June 5, 2026, a Rhode Island federal judge struck down four USCIS policies that had frozen asylum, work permits, green cards, and naturalization decisions for applicants from 39 countries since late 2025. The nationwide relief means USCIS must resume adjudication.