US Immigration Alert: Trump Calls for ‘Migration Pause’
This news discusses a major immigration-related statement by U.S. President Donald Trump after a violent incident in Washington DC. His remarks suggest strong changes in U.S. immigration policy, especially toward people from countries he labels as “third world.”
What Triggered This Statement?
On November 26, two U.S. National Guard members were shot in Washington DC.
One of them died the next day.
- The suspect is an Afghan national who legally entered the U.S. in September 2021 under a program for Afghans who assisted U.S. forces.
- Following this incident, Trump made very strong comments about immigration and national security.
Trump’s Main Announcement
Trump said he wants to “permanently pause migration from all third world countries.”
However:
- No official plan or legal details have been released.
- No list of countries has been provided.
- It is still a political statement, not an implemented policy.
Additional Immigration Measures Trump Mentioned
He claimed he would:
- End federal benefits and subsidies for non-citizens.
- Deport anyone labeled a security risk.
- Remove people he believes are not “assets” to the United States.
- Enforce stricter vetting procedures.
Immediate Action: Afghan Applications Halted
USCIS announced:
All immigration applications for Afghan nationals are paused indefinitely
to re-check security and vetting systems.
Background: Existing Travel Bans
Since June 2025, the U.S. already has:
Full Travel Bans on 12 countries:
Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Eritrea, Haiti, Chad, Congo, Burma, Equatorial Guinea.
Partial Restrictions on:
Cuba, Burundi, Laos, Sierra Leone, Turkmenistan, Togo, Venezuela.
Students and scholars from these countries face visa barriers.