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Trump's Policy Halts Naturalization for Thousands, Targets Immigrants

12/7/2025

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Raouf Vafaei, an Iranian-born mental health worker, had his U.S. naturalization ceremony canceled.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration halted naturalization for immigrants from 19 countries, including Iran, Sudan, and Somalia.
The changes followed an Afghan refugee’s involvement in a shooting.
USCIS has not disclosed how many are affected; thousands may be impacted, and individuals are urged to carry documents.

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Story summary

Raouf Vafaei, an Iranian-born mental health worker, had his U.S. naturalization ceremony canceled.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration halted naturalization for immigrants from 19 countries, including Iran, Sudan, and Somalia.
The changes followed an Afghan refugee’s involvement in a shooting.
USCIS has not disclosed how many are affected; thousands may be impacted, and individuals are urged to carry documents.