U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) complied with a federal court order lifting the immigration processing suspension for thirty-nine countries. The move signals an end to the indefinite processing pause placed in late 2025. The removal takes effect immediately.

Policy History

USCIS initially implemented a visa processing pauses for thirty-nine countries in December 2025. The policy was part of a broader effort reviewing immigration applicants more holistically to better assess whether they pose any national security or public safety risk. A federal judge blocked its enforcement on June 10, 2026, and USCIS complied with the order despite objecting to it. As a result, the processing pause is now inactive pending further judicial review. Visa filing remains open for applicants from the affected countries unless a higher court overturns the block.

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