U.S.Thu, Nov 27, 2025
US Suspends Afghan Immigration Processing After White House Shooting
The US has halted all immigration requests for Afghan nationals following a shooting near the White House, prompting a security review.
📌Key Points
- •The U.S. has suspended all immigration request processing for Afghan nationals indefinitely.
- •The decision follows a shooting near the White House that critically injured two National Guard soldiers.
- •The alleged gunman was an Afghan national who entered the U.S. in September 2021.
- •President Donald Trump labeled the attack an "act of terror" and vowed to remove foreigners who "do not belong here."
- •Trump announced plans to re-examine all Afghan immigrants who entered under the previous administration.
- •The suspension affects Afghans seeking asylum, green cards, and other immigration procedures.