New USCIS Rule Just Dropped:Why Your Application Might Be Denied in 2026?

Immediate Hold on Pending Applications: Effective January 1, 2026, USCIS places a hold on all pending immigration benefit applications (e.g., green cards, naturalization, adjustments) filed by non-citizens from countries listed in Presidential Proclamation 10998, pending comprehensive security reviews. 2. Tied to New Travel Ban Expansion: This policy stems from PP 10998 (issued December 16, 2025), which expands and strengthens entry restrictions on nationals from dozens of “high-risk” countries