MEMO: Trump administration orders review of Biden-era refugees, memo shows


Citizenship and Immigration Services

Citizenship and Immigration Services

Notice Date: Nov. 21, 2025
Effective Date: Nov. 21, 2025

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The USCIS memo, dated November 21, said the agency will terminate the refugee status of people already in the U.S. if they are found to not meet refugee criteria. The memo claims the Biden administration potentially prioritized expediency, quantity, and admissions over quality interviews and detailed screening and vetting.

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