DHS Pausing Review Of Some Green Card Applications

DHS says the goal is to better identify fraud and address public safety as well as national security concerns.

The Department of Homeland Security is halting review of green card applications for some refugees and asylum seekers.

The directive from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is expected to impact refugees who have already been approved to enter the United States, as well as those granted asylum after petitioning for the protection in immigration court.

DHS says the goal is to better identify fraud and address public safety as well as national security concerns.

The pause will involve applications pending the completion of additional screening and vetting.” The move comes after two separate executive orders were signed by President Trump.