In the wake of a tragic shooting involving National Guard members in Washington D.C., the Trump administration has implemented a sweeping pause on all immigration applications for nationals from 19 non-European countries, including Afghanistan. This decision has raised concerns among immigrant communities and asylum seekers, many of whom are now in limbo due to halted naturalization ceremonies and visa suspensions. President Trump has voiced intentions to revoke citizenship from certain naturalized Americans and has indicated a desire to permanently restrict immigration from poorer nations. As the administration conducts rigorous reviews of existing green cards and halts asylum decisions, the situation remains tense for many Afghans and other nationals impacted by the new policies.