THE TRUMP Administration Has Announced It Will Re-Examine Green Cards Issued To Immigrants From 19 Countries, A Move The Administration Says Is Aimed At Strengthening National Security. USCIS Administrator Joseph Edlow Said He Has Been Ordered To Conduct A “Full And Thorough Review” Of Every Green Card Holder From Those Countries.
While The Agency Did Not Release The Full List, It Reiterated A June White House Announcement That Listed Afghanistan, Cuba, Haiti, Iran, Somalia And Venezuela As Among The Countries Affected. The Move Comes In The Wake Of The Shooting Of An Afghan National, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, Who Is Accused Of Shooting Two U.S. Soldiers At The White House.
Trump Said The Incident Represented A Serious Threat To National Security. Edlow’s Statement On The Green Card Review Did Not Specifically Mention The Attack.
The Initial Announcement In June Said The Measures To Prevent Foreign Nationals From Entering The United States Were Due To Security Concerns, Including Visa Violations And Concerns About Potential Terrorist Threats. The Government Has Stressed That The Investigation Is Part Of Efforts To Protect National Security And The General Public.