US launches review of asylum approvals and Green Cards
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Washington, President Donald Trump ordered a review this week of asylum approvals and Green Cards after a shooting that wounded two National Guard members, one of whom later died. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services suspended Afghan immigration requests and issued guidance to reexamine cases from 19 countries. Officials said the suspect entered the United States in 2021 under a resettlement program. USCIS director Joseph Edlow cited new country-specific vetting factors and implemented the policy effective Nov 27. Prompting reviews. The administration also announced broader migration pauses and deportation intentions on social platforms. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Nov 27, 2025: Shooting near Farragut Square wounds two National Guard members; suspect detained.
- 2. Nov 27, 2025: USCIS suspends Afghan immigration requests and issues new vetting guidance.
- 3. Nov 27–28, 2025: President directs reexamination of asylum approvals and Green Cards from 19 countries.
- 4. Nov 28, 2025: Officials confirm suspect entered U.S. in 2021 under resettlement program.
- 5. Late Nov 2025: Administration announces broader migration pauses and deportation priorities on social platforms.
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