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Trump Administration Pauses Green Cards Amid Travel Ban Chaos

12/3/2025

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The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump paused green-card and citizenship applications for 19 countries affected by a travel ban, including Venezuela, Haiti, and Afghanistan.
The pause is linked to a shooting involving an Afghan immigrant and has canceled many scheduled interviews.
Immigration attorney Ana Maria Schwartz said the abrupt changes cause confusion.
The administration says it is reviewing Biden-era immigration benefits and plans to expand the travel ban.

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The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump paused green-card and citizenship applications for 19 countries affected by a travel ban, including Venezuela, Haiti, and Afghanistan.
The pause is linked to a shooting involving an Afghan immigrant and has canceled many scheduled interviews.
Immigration attorney Ana Maria Schwartz said the abrupt changes cause confusion.
The administration says it is reviewing Biden-era immigration benefits and plans to expand the travel ban.