Following the recent incident in Washington, D.C., the Trump administration announced new measures affecting citizens of the 19 countries included in the June 4 travel ban. These developments have already caused concern among applicants and led to a significant rise in consultations with Immigration Lawyers in Miami, who are helping individuals understand the real impact of these changes.
Review of Approved Permanent Residency Cases
USCIS will re-examine all permanent residency approvals issued to nationals of countries included in the travel ban.
According to an agency announcement posted on social media, USCIS will review approved residency cases for individuals from those countries. The following details remain unknown:
- Who will be included in the review
- Which procedure will be applied
- The standards that will be used to reevaluate cases
- What actions USCIS may take if it determines residency should not have been approved
Many immigrants—especially those with sensitive cases—are seeking help from Immigration Lawyers in Miami to prepare additional documentation and anticipate potential requests for evidence or further questioning.
New Guidance on “Negative Factors” in Discretionary Benefits
USCIS also issued guidance requiring adjudicators to consider certain country-of-origin information as a significant negative factor when evaluating discretionary applications, such as:
- Adjustment of Status
- Extensions or Changes of Nonimmigrant Status
- Employment Authorization applications
This measure applies to applications pending or filed on or after November 27, 2025
The agency clarified that simply being from a country subject to travel restrictions is not, by itself, a negative factor, but adjudicators will evaluate elements such as:
- Lack of reliable information to verify identity or background
- Limitations in assessing security risks
- High rates of overstays
These factors will be applied on a case-by-case basis, considering the full context and the relationship between the available information and the immigration benefit requested.