Rosanna Berardi, Esq., Managing Partner of Berardi Immigration Law, was featured on ABC News to provide essential legal insight following the Trump administration’s sudden pause on pending green card applications from individuals connected to 19 countries. The move, announced without advance notice, has created significant uncertainty for families, employers, and applicants already deep into the immigration process.
The ABC News segment examined the federal government’s decision to temporarily halt hundreds of pending immigrant visa cases while conducting additional security vetting. Applicants from the affected countries, many of whom have waited years for lawful permanent residence, now face further delays and unanswered questions.
“USCIS updated its Policy Manual to require officers to apply these ‘country-specific factors’ when deciding green card applications, extensions or changes of status, waivers, and certain work authorization requests,” Berardi said. “What’s less formal are the reported pauses on certain adjudications for nationals of the 19 listed countries. Those appear to come from internal operational directives, not published policy, and they raise serious legal questions about transparency, statutory authority, and the reach of the travel ban proclamation beyond the entry context.”
Rosanna’s appearance reflects Berardi Immigration Law’s commitment to being a steady, trustworthy source of guidance during fast-moving immigration developments. As federal policies shift, our team remains dedicated to helping individuals, families, and employers understand what these changes mean, what options exist, and how to prepare for next steps.
Read the full ABC News article here: https://abcnews.go.com/US/us-pauses-pending-green-card-applications-19-countries/story?id=128074898
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