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Federal Court Vacates USCIS Benefit Holds and Asylum Freeze for 39 Countries
A federal judge struck down four USCIS policies that froze adjudication of benefits applications, asylum cases, and naturalization ceremonies for nationals of 39 countries. The decision requires USCIS to resume processing immediately.
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 Judge Vacates USCIS Asylum and Benefits Holds for 39 Travel Ban Countries
On June 5, 2026, a federal judge struck down four USCIS policies that had indefinitely frozen asylum, green card, work permit, and citizenship adjudications for nationals of 39 countries. The court found the policies violated the Administrative Procedure Act and immigration law.
Federal Judge Vacates USCIS Asylum and Benefits Freeze for 39 Countries
A Rhode Island federal judge struck down four USCIS policies that froze immigration and asylum processing for nationals of 39 travel ban countries, ordering immediate resumption of adjudications.
Federal Judge Strikes Down USCIS Processing Freeze for 39 Countries
A Rhode Island federal judge vacated four USCIS policies that imposed an indefinite hold on asylum, green card, work permit, and citizenship applications from nationals of 39 countries, ruling the agency exceeded its statutory authority under the Administrative Procedure Act.
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 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.