On March 25, local time, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security stated in a release that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has suspended the processing of certain permanent resident status, or "Green Card," applications to conduct additional screening and vetting.
According to reports, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security stated in the release that "USCIS is suspending the processing of certain 'Green Card' applications to conduct additional screening and vetting to determine if there are fraud, public safety, or national security concerns, in accordance with (U.S. President) Trump's executive orders."
The report noted that the statement did not mention which applications are affected, whether the suspension would impact the agency's expenditures, how long the suspension will last, or other issues. President Trump has directed federal agencies to "screen and vet, to the extent possible, all foreign nationals intending to enter, entering, or already within the United States." It is reported that the applications affected by the suspension are primarily those submitted under refugee or asylum status.
This suspension is considered part of the Trump administration's comprehensive tightening of legal immigration processes. In addition to restricting the process for converting asylum and refugee status to Green Cards, USCIS also plans to strengthen the review of social media accounts for all foreign nationals applying for legal status. USCIS stated that this measure is part of "strengthening identity verification and national security screening."
Immigration policy experts point out that this type of social media screening has been piloted in certain visa categories for years, but the Trump administration plans to expand and systematize it, and share the screening results with intelligence systems.
In addition to suspending the processing of certain applications, USCIS has also begun requiring interviews for all cases, even in categories that were previously exempt, such as spousal applications and family reunification. Immigration attorneys point out that this change has significantly increased case backlogs, particularly impacting family-based immigration.
It is evident that since President Trump took office, one policy shift has followed another, with new measures creating massive waves in the immigration community. U.S. immigration policy has quietly entered a new phase of "comprehensive surveillance." Under these circumstances, compliance has become the only choice for those developing their future in the U.S.! Regardless of your current status, it is essential to plan early and act quickly; this is the key to effectively mitigating risks and building a solid foundation for your U.S. immigration journey.
The Key to Breaking Through: Three Steps to Seize the Benefits of the New EB-5 Policy
In the Trump era, the uncertainty of immigration policy has increased significantly, while the advantages of the new EB-5 policy have become even more prominent. The EB-5 Rural Project + Concurrent Filing strategy is arguably the most cost-effective immigration solution currently available. Specifically, you can proceed with the following three key steps:
● Select High-Quality Projects: Prioritize rural projects with sufficient visa quotas and projects for which the I-956F has already been approved.
● Seize the Filing Time: Applicants in the U.S. should immediately initiate concurrent filing to lock in the Combo card, enabling the freedom to work, study, and travel within the U.S.
● Submit Applications as Soon as Possible: Although there is no visa retrogression for reserved visa categories under the new EB-5 policy, the Department of State has previously issued warnings regarding retrogression risks for the new policy! To avoid a repeat of the historical retrogression seen under the old law, it is recommended that investors act quickly, choose high-quality projects, and submit their I-526E applications as early as possible to secure an earlier priority date.
Currently, rural projects within the EB-5 reserved visa channel are the preferred choice among the best options for quickly obtaining a U.S. Green Card. At present, two popular premium EB-5 projects on the market—the "Aspen-Kodiak Apartments," which has received both I-956F and I-526E project approvals, and the "Hawaii Greystone Resort Hotel," which was jointly created by capital giants and has received I-956F approval—are high-quality EB-5 rural projects that have been meticulously screened and strictly vetted by the Worldway Group, making them excellent choices for your rapid immigration to the United States.
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