USCIS Thông Báo Mới: Delays Lifted for 39 Countries, But Travel Ban Remains in 2026
USCIS has lifted processing delays for 39 countries, offering relief to applicants in affected nations. However, existing travel bans remain in force, creating a split policy landscape for immigration applicants including EB-3 workers.
USCIS has announced the removal of processing delays that had been in place for applicants from 39 countries, marking a significant shift in how immigration cases from these nations will be handled. This development offers potential relief to thousands of pending applicants, including those in the EB-3 employment-based category, who had been experiencing extended wait times due to these country-specific delays.
Despite the lifting of processing delays, the travel ban affecting certain countries remains fully in force. This dual-track policy means that while paperwork and adjudication timelines may improve for applicants from these 39 nations, physical travel to and from the United States could still be restricted or complicated for nationals of countries subject to the ban.
For EB-3 applicants specifically, the removal of processing delays could translate to faster adjudication of I-140 petitions and adjustment of status applications. However, applicants should consult with their immigration attorneys to understand whether their specific country of birth or chargeability falls under the updated policy and how the ongoing travel ban may affect their individual cases.
The policy distinction between processing delays and travel bans highlights the layered complexity of U.S. immigration enforcement. Applicants are advised to monitor USCIS official announcements and the State Department travel advisories for the most current guidance affecting their cases.
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