Immigration Lawyer Blog
If you have a pending application with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), it’s important to stay informed as policies continue to shift under the Trump administration.
Recent changes in immigration enforcement and USCIS procedures may directly affect how your application is reviewed, how long the process takes, and even whether additional information or interviews may be required.
Understanding these policy changes can help you better prepare, avoid unnecessary delays, and ensure that your application remains compliant with these changing policies.
Detentions at Green Card and Naturalization Interviews
Recent reports indicate a concerning trend of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detaining individuals during green card and naturalization interviews at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) field offices.
Under the Trump administration, there has been an uptick in such incidents, raising alarm among the immigrant community. For instance, in April a Danish national and father of four, was arrested by ICE during his USCIS citizenship interview in Memphis, Tennessee, due to a missed paperwork deadline from 2015. Despite having no criminal record, he was denied bail and remains detained.
Similarly, a Palestinian student at Columbia University, was detained by ICE during his USCIS naturalization interview in Vermont. His arrest, reportedly linked to his pro-Palestinian activism, sparked legal challenges and debates over constitutional rights.