The Trump administration has announced a temporary pause on some green card applications to implement a more rigorous vetting process. This decision specifically affects refugees and asylees, raising concerns among Indian immigrants and others awaiting citizenship. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is leading the initiative, which aims to strengthen security measures in the green card approval process. As the administration pushes for additional scrutiny, many applicants are left uncertain about the impacts of these changes on their residency applications.