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U.S. Temporarily Halts Immigration Processing for Nationals of 19 Countries, Pausing Green Card and Naturalization Cases

The U.S. government has temporarily suspended processing of all immigration applications from nationals of 19 countries, including green card and naturalization cases, according to agency officials. The pause targets countries that were barred in June from seeking certain benefits with USCIS and may delay interviews, approvals and citizenship ceremonies. Officials have not published a full list of affected countries or a timeline for resuming processing. Impacted applicants should monitor USCIS announcements and seek legal advice if necessary.

04:18 AM, 12/03/2025Politics
U.S. Temporarily Halts Immigration Processing for Nationals of 19 Countries, Pausing Green Card and Naturalization Cases

Dec 2 — The U.S. government has temporarily paused processing of all immigration applications submitted by nationals of 19 countries, including green card and naturalization (U.S. citizenship) applications, agency officials said. The suspension affects applicants from countries that were barred in June from seeking certain immigration benefits with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

What this means

The pause halts adjudication of pending and new applications from affected countries and could delay approvals, interviews and naturalization ceremonies. Officials have not released a full list of the countries or an expected timeline for resuming normal processing.

Background

In June, the administration announced restrictions that prevented nationals of these countries from applying to USCIS for status changes. The current pause appears to extend that policy to all immigration filings from those countries, though detailed guidance from USCIS has not yet been made public.

Applicants affected by the suspension should monitor official USCIS communications and consult qualified immigration counsel for case-specific advice. Further updates are likely as agencies provide more detailed guidance.

Reported by Costas Pitas and Ryan Patrick Jones.

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