“US Suspends All Immigration Applications from Afghan Citizens!”

The United States has abruptly suspended all immigration applications from Afghan citizens following a shooting incident in Washington D.C., where two National Guard members were seriously injured. The suspect has been identified as Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal.

According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the suspension is temporary and intended to allow for enhanced security checks and verification of all Afghan applicants. This includes both new applications and previously submitted requests.

Reports indicate that the suspect entered the U.S. in September 2021 under the “Operation Allies Welcome” program. In 2024, he applied for asylum, which was approved earlier this year. However, following this shooting, his approval is now under review.

President Donald Trump has described the incident as a “terrorist attack” and stated that all Afghan immigrants who arrived during the Biden administration will be re-evaluated. “Anyone who is not fit to be in the country will be removed,” he said.

Following the shooting, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the President has ordered an additional 500 National Guard members to be deployed in Washington. Currently, approximately 2,200 guards are stationed in the city to maintain security.

The shooting occurred near the Farragut Square Metro Station, where the suspect reportedly opened fire suddenly. Nearby guards quickly subdued him, while terrified civilians took shelter in surrounding shops and buildings. CBS News reported that the suspect was shot four times, while the two injured guards’ identities have not yet been released.

Experts have suggested that this move by USCIS could signal a new era of stricter immigration policies. “This is not only about security,” they said, “it also represents a shift in how immigration applications are processed for Afghan nationals.”