The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced late on Wednesday that it has indefinitely paused all immigration applications related to Afghan citizens. This decision follows a shooting near the White House that left two National Guard soldiers with serious injuries. In a post on the X platform, the administration stated that protecting the safety and security of our nation and the American people remains paramount. This step comes after former President Donald Trump called on his government to re-examine the immigration status of Afghans who entered the United States during his predecessor Joe Biden's term. President Trump described the shooting near the White House as a 'terrorist act,' stating that the suspect came from Afghanistan in 2021.
