US Halts Afghan Immigration Processing Amid Security Concerns

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced an immediate and indefinite halt to the processing of all immigration applications from Afghan nationals. This significant policy shift was communicated via the agency's official X account on Thursday. USCIS emphasized that its primary commitment remains the security and protection of the United States and its citizens. This decision comes in the wake of heightened concerns regarding national security and follows an incident near the White House.