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Behind every ‘case’ is a life on hold.
Press Unpause is a grassroots initiative fighting to end the USCIS adjudication pause that has frozen immigration benefits for nationals of 39 countries. We raise awareness, provide accessible information about ongoing federal lawsuits, and empower affected individuals to take action.
What We Do
- Fight to end the USCIS adjudication pause and restore the rights of affected immigrants
- Raise public awareness about a policy most Americans have never heard of
- Empower affected individuals with action guides, legal information, and ways to contact their representatives
- Amplify the stories and voices of those whose lives have been put on hold
- Track federal lawsuits and court developments so affected communities stay informed
About the Pause
Starting in late 2025, USCIS issued a series of policy memoranda placing indefinite holds on the adjudication of immigration benefit applications. Four distinct policies have been identified: a global asylum hold, a benefits hold for nationals of 39 countries, a retroactive re-review of previously approved benefits, and a country-specific negative factor policy. Multiple federal lawsuits are challenging these policies in court.
Read the full policy breakdown, key facts, and legal analysis