US halts immigration applications from 19 countries
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The U.S. has paused all pending immigration applications from 19 "countries of concern," meaning that even applicants with pending green card applications are on hold.
The memo ordered a "re-review" of applications for migrants from 19 countries who arrived on or after Jan. 20, 2021.
The Trump administration has halted all green card and citizenship applications for immigrants from 19 countries, leaving thousands in legal limbo with cancelled appointments and uncertain futures.
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