US Customs and Immigration Services

  • Trump Administration Launches Comprehensive Review of Green Cards from 19 Countries Following DC Shooting Incident

    Trump Administration Launches Comprehensive Review of Green Cards from 19 Countries Following DC Shooting Incident

    Nov 28, 2025 06:49 am CST

    The Trump administration has initiated a thorough review of Green Cards issued to nationals from 19 "countries of concern" after an Afghan national was identified as the suspect in a Washington DC shooting incident. The directive from USCIS Director Joseph Edlow targets permanent residents from countries including Afghanistan, Iran, Somalia, and Yemen, marking a significant escalation in immigration enforcement measures focused on national security concerns.