Congress Mandates USCIS Review of Trump-Era Immigration Approvals Amidst Massive Federal Workforce Losses

H.R. 6978 would require review of immigration benefits approved for nationals of 40 countries since January 20, 2021

CBO estimated H.R. 6978 would cost less than $500,000 over 10 years because USCIS is already conducting the review

39 countries plus Palestinian Authority document holders face full or partial entry restrictions under the proclamations that underpin H.R. 6978

USCIS completed 18% fewer cases in Q2 FY2025 than the same quarter one year earlier, with backlogs hitting record highs

~220,000 federal employees left the workforce in 2025 — a net 10% reduction — with 33% of workers who had 30+ years of experience departing