Immigration Application Processes for Afghan Nationals Suspended Following White House Shooting Incident
The Trump administration has suspended all immigration application processing for Afghan nationals, a decision announced just hours after federal officials detained an Afghan man accused of shooting two National Guard members near the White House on Wednesday.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the suspension late Wednesday on social media. The two West Virginia National Guard troops remain in critical condition following the attack.
Authorities identified the suspect as a 29-year-old Afghan national, Rahmanuallah Lakanwal arrived in the United States in 2021 under a Biden-era humanitarian program created after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. The suspect, who was also injured, is currently in custody.
In its announcement, USCIS stated:
“Effective immediately, processing of all immigration requests relating to Afghan nationals is stopped indefinitely pending further review of security and vetting protocols. The protection and safety of the American people remains our singular focus.”
Earlier that evening, President Donald Trump addressed the incident, saying the government must “re-examine every single alien who has entered our country from Afghanistan.”
Federal agencies continue reviewing the attack and its potential impact on security vetting procedures for Afghan nationals who entered the U.S. after 2021.
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