Lawmakers Question USCIS Director Over Immigration Delays
Lawmakers questioned USCIS Director Joseph Edlo during a recent congressional hearing regarding general delays in reviewing immigration applications. Edlo described the current delays as short-term pain that will lead to long-term gains in fair and proper processing. There are approximately 36 pending lawsuits regarding the pause in processing, according to new reports. The discussion noted that immigrants are pushing for faster answers due to these delays. There are approximately three dozen pending lawsuits regarding the processing pause, according to a Colorado lawyer. In one specific lawsuit, a federal judge mandated that USCIS review the applications of 33 individuals. Immigrants report losing residency status and facing uncertainty regarding when the pause will lift. The hearing followed concerns regarding national security risks involving Afghan nationals.
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NPR
“Lawmakers questioned USCIS Director Joseph Edlo about general delays in reviewing applications during a recent congressional hearing. I consider this to be short-term pain, which is going to really lead to long-term gain.”
KQED FM
“Lawmakers questioned USCIS director Joseph Edlo about general delays in reviewing applications during a recent congressional hearing.”
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