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A federal judge ordered USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) to resume processing immigration applications that had been stalled or delayed. This court decision is significant news for thousands of immigrants with pending cases across the country.
The federal court issued an order directing USCIS to continue processing applications that had been suspended or delayed without justification. On Friday, June 12, 2026, USCIS publicly confirmed that it will comply with the court order and continue processing the affected cases.
The court order could benefit people with pending applications for work permits (EAD), permanent residence (green card), U.S. citizenship (naturalization), as well as other immigration benefits that had been held up at USCIS.
No. The court order requires USCIS to process applications, but it does not guarantee automatic approval. Each case will be evaluated individually based on its own merits, documentation, and applicable legal requirements.
If you have a pending application before USCIS or would like to know how this court decision could affect your immigration process, we recommend scheduling a consultation with Attorney Jesus Reyes. Every case is different, and specialized legal advice is essential to understanding your options and next steps.
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