US pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries
Summary
The US government has paused all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries citing national security concerns following an attack on National Guard members. This move extends previous travel restrictions and intensifies scrutiny on immigrants from targeted nations.
Key Points
- The US has paused all immigration applications, including green cards and citizenship from 19 non-European countries.
- The pause follows a recent attack on National Guard members by an Afghan man, sparking national security concerns.
- The 19 countries had been subject to travel bans or partial restrictions since June, including Afghanistan, Somalia, and others.
- The policy requires thorough re-review and potential re-interviews for immigrants from the listed countries to assess security threats.
