The Trump administration announced a pause on all asylum decisions and halted visa issuance for holders of Afghan passports following a deadly National Guard shooting near the White House. USCIS director Joseph Edlow said asylum decisions will be suspended "until we can ensure" enhanced vetting; Secretary of State Marco Rubio said his department paused Afghan passport visa issuance. Universities with Afghan students, researchers and staff warned of immediate impacts on enrollment, employment authorization and international recruitment. Admissions offices, international scholars programs and compliance teams must now prepare for processing delays, increased documentation requests and potential enrollment attrition among affected populations.