By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter
In the wake of an attack on National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., the U.S. government has ordered a thorough review of all Green Cards issued to migrants from Sierra Leone and 18 additional countries. This decision was announced on Thursday, as the suspect a 29-year-old Afghan national previously affiliated with U.S. forces was identified.
According to AfghanEvac, an organization assisting in the relocation of Afghans post-Taliban takeover, the suspect had been granted asylum in April 2025, rather than permanent residency.
Joseph Edlow, Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), stated, “I have directed a full-scale, rigorous re-examination of every Green Card for every alien from every country of concern.” The move follows a presidential directive emphasizing increased scrutiny for migrants from specific countries deemed high-risk.
The review expands upon an earlier directive that already imposed travel bans on nationals from 12 countries. The affected nations include:
Countries with Full Travel Ban (12)
- Afghanistan
- Myanmar
- Chad
- Congo-Brazzaville
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Haiti
- Iran
- Libya
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Yemen
Countries with Partial Ban (7)
- Burundi
- Cuba
- Laos
- Sierra Leone
- Togo
- Turkmenistan
- Venezuela
Officials emphasize that this review is part of broader efforts to reassess vetting procedures in light of the recent attack, complementing ongoing initiatives to tighten entry requirements for individuals from high-risk nations.
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