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Recent immigration updates have created confusion and stress for many families, especially for people from the 19 countries listed in Presidential Proclamation 10949. These new changes affect asylum cases, visa processing, green cards, and even citizenship ceremonies.
This blog explains the updates so you can understand what is happening—and know what steps to take next.
USCIS released a new policy memo (PM-602-0192) that pauses:
USCIS will also re-review past approvals for people from those countries who entered the U.S. on or after January 20, 2021.
This means some applications will slow down, and some might be checked again.
👉 If your case is paused or you belong to one of the 19 affected countries, contact Godoy Law Office today at 630-345-4164, we can review your situation and explain what this pause means for you.
More updates from USCIS are expected soon.
After the tragic shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., the Trump Administration announced major new immigration restrictions.
These include:
These changes happened quickly, and more may follow.
👉 If your visa application was recently delayed—or if you are planning to travel—speak to an attorney before making any decisions.
USCIS also released guidance that pauses all final decisions for people from the same 19 countries.
This includes:
Applicants have already reported:
This has affected people from Venezuela, Iran, Afghanistan, and others.
👉 If USCIS canceled your appointment or ceremony, do not panic. Save the notice and contact Godoy Law Office today at 630-345-4164.
More guidance will be shared when USCIS completes its new vetting process.
If you are from one of the affected countries, you may experience delays or sudden changes in your immigration case.
Here’s how to protect yourself:
👉 Do not try to handle these changes alone—an attorney can help you avoid mistakes and protect your rights.
Immigration rules are changing fast, and these new pauses can be confusing and scary. But you do not have to face them alone.
👉If you or a loved one is affected by these new policies, contact Godoy Law Office today at 630-345-4164. Our experienced immigration lawyers can help you understand your options, protect your case, and guide you step by step.
Your future matters. We are here to help.
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Immigration Attorney Mario Godoy has years of experience guiding clients with immigration issues through the immigration process along with guiding clients through the criminal case. Godoy focuses on family-based immigration law, business immigration law, removal defense, and criminal defense representation of immigrants. A criminal charge or conviction can be devastating to your immigration case. With over a decade of immigration law experience and memories of family members who were deported due to bad legal advice, Godoy is committed to helping other immigrant families receive the legal justice they deserve. As a legal entrepreneur who practices immigration law, criminal law, estate and probate law, and running two successful law firms, Mario Godoy understands the importance of keeping families together and making a home and future in America.
