US pauses migration, orders Green Card reviews after attack
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Washington, United States. President Donald Trump announced he will pause migration from “Third World Countries” and ordered a rigorous review of Green Cards issued to nationals of identified concern following a shooting near the White House that killed a National Guard member. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services director Joseph Edlow posted that every permanent residency from listed countries will face reexamination. Authorities identified the detained suspect as an Afghan national; the FBI opened an international investigation. The administration also said it will seek to terminate admissions and restrict federal benefits for noncitizens. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. June (prior proclamation) — Administration designates 19 countries as 'of concern' in immigration guidance.
- 2. Nov 27 — Shooting near White House injures two National Guard members; one later dies.
- 3. Nov 27–28 — Authorities identify detained suspect as an Afghan national; FBI opens international probe.
- 4. Nov 27–28 — USCIS Director Joseph Edlow directs a full reexamination of Green Cards from listed countries.
- 5. Nov 28 — President Trump posts intent to pause migration from 'Third World' countries and restrict benefits.
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