US to weigh country of origin as risk factor in immigration vetting, including green card requests
The decision follows Wednesday’s fatal shooting of a National Guard member near the White House.
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Trump vows to ‘permanently pause’ migration from poor nations
Trump said the United States should no longer accept migrants from “failed nations."
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UN expert warns against blaming Afghan community after DC shooting
"The entire Afghan community must not be punished due to the actions of one individual," Bennett said.
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AfghanEvac: DC shooting suspect must be held accountable, but community should not be blamed
“AfghanEvac expects and fully supports the perpetrator facing full accountability and prosecution under the law,” he added.
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Trump vows harsh punishment for suspect in National Guard shooting
“As we grieve for those who were shot, we are also filled with righteous anger and strong resolve,” Trump said.
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Afghan refugee accused in shooting near White House
Homeland Security Secretary said Lakanwal arrived in September 2021 and had been living in the United States under humanitarian parole.
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US halts all Immigration processing for Afghan nationals after DC shooting
The agency said the decision was made to allow time for a review of its security and vetting procedures.
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Pakistan expels more than 4,500 Afghan migrants in single day
This comes as 6,247 migrants were deported a day earlier amid an intensified crackdown on Afghan nationals living in Pakistan.
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EU envoy highlights support for Afghan returnees during visit to Nimruz
The trip was aimed at assessing the needs of returnees arriving in Nimruz and coordinating emergency assistance, the EU mission.
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Refugee watchdog warns Pakistani police violence endangers Afghan migrants
The group said many of the migrants had lived under tents in the park for over three months and have.