Tagged #uscis-hold
Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
USCIS
Federal Judge Invalidates USCIS Asylum and Work Permit Holds
A federal judge struck down four Trump administration policies that froze asylum adjudications and work permit processing for applicants from 39 countries, finding the agency violated federal law and acted with anti-immigrant animus.
removal defense
USCIS
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.
removal defense