US Suspends Immigration Applications from 19 Countries
Make · Dec 08, 2025
On December 2, 2025, the Trump administration announced a significant policy shift by placing an indefinite pause on the processing of immigration applications from nationals of 19 countries deemed "high risk." This suspension includes green card applications, creating a significant impact on individuals from affected nations such as Haiti, Somalia, and Venezuela who are pursuing US permanent residence (PR).
Key Takeaways
The United States has indefinitely suspended the processing of immigration applications from 19 countries, including green card applications. Nationals from Haiti, Somalia, Venezuela and other designated high-risk countries will face delays in their pursuit of US permanent residence due to this policy.