A federal judge ordered the government to continue processing immigration benefit applications filed by citizens of 39 countries, including Venezuela, Cuba, and Haiti.
What does the decision establish?
The decision establishes that the government cannot indefinitely suspend these applications based solely on the applicants’ nationality. Among the processes that must continue to be processed are:
- Work permits
- Permanent residency (green card) applications
- U.S. citizenship applications
- Asylum cases
What does this mean for you?
Although the government could still appeal this decision, for now it represents relief for many people who have been waiting months for a response from USCIS.
Every immigration case is different. If you have a pending application or need guidance on how this decision could affect your process, contact our office to receive legal assistance.
