The quicker expiration dates primarily will affect immigrants seeking asylum or other forms of humanitarian protections.

The process of applying for U.S. citizenship has for years been long and involved several steps, including an application, background checks, tests and an interview. One must first establish legal residency for a time, through visas, green cards or other forms of immigration relief that in themselves can be difficult to obtain.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is pausing all immigration applications such as requests for green cards for people from 19 countries banned from travel earlier this year, as part of sweeping immigration changes in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard troops.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... On April 3, Kathia Blanco received an official-looking email concerning her pending immigration case. The subject line: “Notice of action.” The message indicated Blanco’s application for permanent residence ...