The Trump administration has paused the processing of certain green card applications, escalating concerns among Indian immigrants—one of the largest migrant groups in the United States. The decision is part of a broader immigration crackdown aimed at increasing scrutiny and national security checks. Why is the green card processing paused? According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the pause aligns with two executive orders signed by Donald Trump.
These orders aim to increase immigrant screening for potential fraud, public safety, and national security risks. Who is affected by this pause? The freeze affects immigrants applying for permanent residency, including Indian nationals, who form one of the largest immigrant groups in the US. With over 2.
9 million Indian immigrants in the country as of 2023, many could face significant delays and legal uncertainties. How does this impact Indian immigrants? Longer wait times: Indian nationals already face some of the longest green card backlogs due to per-country caps. According to the Cato Institute, some employment-based applicants may wait decades for approval.
This pause is expected to extend those delays further. Work authorization risks: Many Indian immigrants are on H-1B visas while awaiting their green cards. Delays in processing could cause their work permits to expire, leading to potential job loss and deportation risks.
Family separation: The freeze applies to adjustment of status applications, which many us.
