06/17/2026
A federal judge blocked enforcement of the immigration processing suspension that has been in place since late 2025, overturning a ban on processing visas and green card applications from thirty-nine countries. USCIS had paused processing for countries designated as "high risk" following national security concerns. The judge ruled that USCIS did not have the authority to deny processing or entry to individuals who applied legally. The decision effectively lifts the suspension for hundreds of thousands of affected applicants, barring any government appeal.
Read the full article: https://immigrationusa.com/2026/06/10/judge-blocks-enforcement-of-immigration-processing-suspension/