Behind every ‘case’ is a life on hold.
Press Unpause is a grassroots initiative fighting to end the USCIS adjudication pause that froze 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 memos placing indefinite holds on the adjudication of immigration benefit applications. Four distinct policies were identified: a global asylum hold, a benefits hold for nationals of 39 countries, a retroactive re-review of previously approved benefits, and a significant negative factor policy that treated country of origin as a negative discretionary factor. On June 5, 2026, a federal court vacated all four policies nationwide.
Read the full policy breakdown, key facts, and legal analysis