If you are from the list of countries that USCIS is pausing adjudications, you will need to wait until the ban is lifted. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask them in our next Lawfully office hours session! - Attorney Ana Gabriela Urizar (All information shared here is for general educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney - client relationship. Your situation may require fact-specific guidance. For personalized legal advice, please consult an immigration attorney directly.)

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Unfortunately your situation is not unique. Since December 2025, USCIS has placed an adjudicative hold on all immigration benefits, including naturalization, for nationals of 39 designated ""high-risk"" countries. The list started at 19 countries and was expanded to 39 in January 2026. There is currently no set timeline for when this will be lifted. That said, you do have options. Under federal law, USCIS has 120 days from your interview date to make a decision. If that window has passed or is approaching, you may have grounds to petition a federal court to either move your case forward or administer the oath directly. I'd strongly recommend consulting with an immigration attorney as soon as possible to evaluate that option and any other legal remedies available to you. Do not just wait this out passively. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask them in our next Lawfully office hours session! - Attorney Daniel Son (All information shared here is for general educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney - client relationship. Your situation may require fact-specific guidance. For personalized legal advice, please consult an immigration attorney directly.)