Following the shooting of two National Guard members by an Afghan national, USCIS now allows country-specific negative factors to be considered when reviewing applicants from 19 high-risk countries. This guidance strengthens vetting under Presidential Proclamation 10949 and applies to requests filed or pending on or after November 27, 2025.
USCIS Adds National Security Measures
Published
December 04, 2025
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