Trump Administration Halts Immigration Processing for 19 Non-European Countries Citing Security Concerns

Dec 03, 2025 01:41 pm CST

The Trump administration has suspended all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries, including green card and citizenship processing, citing national security concerns following recent incidents. The pause affects countries already under partial travel restrictions and requires thorough re-reviews of pending applications. This move represents a shift toward tightening legal immigration pathways alongside the administration's existing deportation efforts.