Trump Administration Halts Immigration Processing for 19 Nations, Including Six in Asia

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has suspended all immigration applications from 19 countries. The order, issued late Tuesday, freezes the processing of green cards and citizenship applications for nationals from these nations. The list includes six Asian countries: Afghanistan, Iran, Laos, Myanmar, Turkmenistan and Yemen. The countries were previously flagged by the president for restricted travel into the United States. The policy pause affects a wide range of immigration cases. It applies even to lawful permanent residents, known as green card holders, who are seeking citizenship. The administration has not stated how long the suspension will last. The move extends earlier travel restrictions into a broader halt on immigration processing.