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The United States haltedall asylum decisions on Saturday following the shooting incident that killed aNational Guard member.
The suspect —29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal — reportedly entered theUnited States in 2021 through a special resettlement program created after thewithdrawal from Afghanistan.
Joseph Edlow,director of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), said on X thatall asylum decisions have been suspended until authorities ensure that “everyalien is vetted and screened to the maximum degree possible.” He emphasizedthat “the safety of the American people always comes first.”
USCIS has halted all asylum decisions until we can ensure that every alien is vetted and screened to the maximum degree possible. The safety of the American people always comes first.
— USCIS Director Joseph B. Edlow (@USCISJoe) November 28, 2025The US Department ofState also ordered the suspension of visa issuance for all holders of Afghanpassports.
The Department of State has IMMEDIATELY paused visa issuance for individuals traveling on Afghan passports. The Department is taking all necessary steps to protect U.S. national security and public safety.
— Department of State (@StateDept) November 28, 2025The announcementcomes hours after President Donald Trump pledged to "permanently pausemigration" to the US from all "third-world countries".
It remains unclearwhether the new restrictions are temporary or will evolve into long-termpolicy. Relevant agencies continue to investigate Wednesday’s shooting.
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