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Last Updated:November 27, 2025, 08:59 IST
US authorities said the protection of the country’s homeland and the safety of the American people remain the government’s “singular focus and mission”.
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The United States has announced an immediate and indefinite halt to the processing of all immigration requests related to Afghan nationals, citing the need for a comprehensive review of existing security and vetting procedures. The move effectively freezes visa applications, asylum claims, and other immigration pathways for Afghans until the review is completed.
The move comes after two Guard personnel were shot at by an Afghan national on Thursday near White House on Thursday.
Effective immediately, processing of all immigration requests relating to Afghan nationals is stopped indefinitely pending further review of security and vetting protocols.The protections and safety of our homeland and of the American people remains our singular focus and…
— USCIS (@USCIS) November 27, 2025
In a statement, authorities said the protection of the country’s homeland and the safety of the American people remain the government’s “singular focus and mission."
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November 27, 2025, 08:52 IST
News world 'Effective Immediately': US Stops Immigration Requests For Afghans After Attack On Guards
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