USCIS has frozen thousands of immigration and asylum cases, leaving applicants uncertain. Hacking Immigration Law, LLC, is helping clients navigate appeals and case reviews.
Recent federal policy announcements have caused widespread fear and confusion for immigrants in the U.S. Multiple reports indicate that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has placed holds on thousands of immigration applications, including asylum cases and applications from individuals in nineteen countries. Many people are now unsure about their case status or how to proceed with immigration appeals and reviews.
These changes did not happen quietly. They resulted from executive actions and internal policy memoranda that significantly altered how USCIS processes domestic applications.
Key Takeaways:
• Widespread freezes. Applications from 19 countries and all affirmative asylum cases are on hold.
• Legal issues. These nationality-based freezes may violate U.S. law and the requirement for individualized case review.
• Next steps. Hacking Immigration Law, LLC plans a federal lawsuit to restart frozen cases, stop nationality-based delays, and protect families.
If your USCIS case is on hold, learn the steps you must take to avoid delays.
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The current situation stems from three key government actions:
• Presidential Proclamation 10949
• DHS Policy Alert PA-2025-26
• USCIS Policy Memorandum PM-602-0192
Together, these measures introduced a new “security posture” framework that expanded nationality-based screening, froze large categories of domestic immigration applications, and affected how applicants check the immigration case status online or through their USCIS online account.
Two major changes have been reported:
• Increased Vetting and Adjudication Holds. USCIS has placed adjudication holds and increased vetting on domestic immigration applications filed by nationals of nineteen designated countries.
• Blanket Freeze on Affirmative Asylum Applications. All affirmative asylum applications, regardless of the applicant’s nationality, are now subject to a complete freeze.
These actions have immediate consequences for families and individuals relying on immigration services, immigration court proceedings, or other forms of immigration review.
We are hearing daily from people who are suffering because of these freezes:
• Green card cases that suddenly stopped moving
• Naturalization interviews canceled
• Work permits are delayed or expiring
• Travel documents placed on hold
• Families separated or afraid to travel
• Asylum applicants left in indefinite limbo
Most concerning is that many individuals are being treated differently based solely on their country of origin within the United States, not at the border.
Stay ahead of the USCIS freeze. Get trusted guidance on your immigration and asylum case today.
USCIS and the Department of Homeland Security are required by law to conduct individualized immigration review. While the president has authority over entry into the U.S., that does not extend to freezing domestic asylum cases.
The government may have crossed a legal line by:
• Applying nationality-based standards to domestic applications
• Freezing immigration appeals and asylum cases without statutory authority
• Creating new rules through internal memos rather than proper lawmaking
These actions may violate the Administrative Procedure Act and the U.S. Constitution.
Hacking Immigration Law, LLC is preparing to file a nationwide federal class action lawsuit to challenge these unlawful freezes and delays.
The goal of the lawsuit is to:
• Force USCIS to restart frozen cases
• Stop nationality-based domestic adjudication
• Restore lawful, individualized case review
• Protect families from indefinite limbo
We plan to file this lawsuit before the end of the year. You can learn more and submit your case information here.
You may qualify to be part of this case if:
• You filed a USCIS application, and your case has been frozen or stalled
• You are from one of the designated nineteen countries
• You have a pending affirmative asylum case
• Your interview, oath ceremony, or appointment was canceled
• Your work permit renewal is stuck because of USCIS office delays
If you believe your case has been affected, we want to hear from you. Submit your information through our secure form, and our team will review your receipt number and USCIS asylum case status to determine whether you may qualify.
This is for informational purposes only and doesn’t constitute legal advice. For updates, check the official government website or contact the USCIS Contact Center.
