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Trump's Administration Reassesses Green Cards Amid Security Concerns

11/28/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration will reexamine green cards issued to people from 19 countries deemed 'of concern' after a shooting involving two National Guard members in Washington, DC.
The directive, announced by USCIS Director Joe Edlow, includes Afghanistan, Iran, and Venezuela.
The administration halts Afghan immigration requests and reviews asylum cases approved under former President Biden.
Trump says the measure addresses national security threats tied to prior immigration policies.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration will reexamine green cards issued to people from 19 countries deemed 'of concern' after a shooting involving two National Guard members in Washington, DC.
The directive, announced by USCIS Director Joe Edlow, includes Afghanistan, Iran, and Venezuela.
The administration halts Afghan immigration requests and reviews asylum cases approved under former President Biden.
Trump says the measure addresses national security threats tied to prior immigration policies.