US Court Strikes Down USCIS Freeze Affecting 39 Countries
A June 2026 federal ruling voids the USCIS freeze, reopening green cards, work authorizations, naturalization, and asylum for nationals of 39 countries inside the United States.
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A June 2026 federal ruling voids the USCIS freeze, reopening green cards, work authorizations, naturalization, and asylum for nationals of 39 countries inside the United States.
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