Data as of June 10, 2026 · 189 approved survey responses in the live database. Methodology
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Individuals from high-representation regions account for the majority of the filtered sample.
Data: USCIS Adjudication Pause Impact Survey, 2026 | N=146. Figures represent country of birth as self-reported by survey participants.
The pause primarily destabilizes the top represented sectors, with all other industries making up the long tail of the affected workforce.
| Industry or Sector | Count |
|---|---|
| Technology or IT | 30 |
| Healthcare | 29 |
| Finance or Banking | 10 |
| Engineering | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Nonprofit | 7 |
| Research or Academia | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Consulting | 4 |
| Hospitality | 4 |
Industry impact: darker cells indicate higher representation within the filtered sample.
Advanced degree holders represent a significant pool of talent currently sidelined by processing delays.
Note: Educational data is based on 149 unique respondents.
The adjudication pause is causing an immediate workforce depletion, with professional growth stalled across multiple job categories.
Created natively from survey responses. Counts represent respondents selecting each employment impact.
89.2%
...report anxiety or depression
87.7%
...report increased stress
72.3%
...report sleep problems
40.0%
...report physical health deterioration
24.6%
...cannot afford mental health treatment
Data: USCIS Adjudication Pause Impact Survey, 2026 | N=130. Percentages reflect share of respondents reporting each impact.
Additional impact domains
| Impact | Count |
|---|---|
| Immigration status more uncertain | 110 |
| Cannot travel outside U.S. | 100 |
| Cannot visit home country for emergency | 80 |
| Worried about deportation | 78 |
| Fell out of status or at risk | 61 |
Deep dive analytics
Drill-down views for geographic and tenure analysis not duplicated in highlights.
USCIS Fee Expense
Attorney Expense
Other Immigration Expense
Data: USCIS Adjudication Pause Impact Survey, 2026 (USCIS n=142 · Legal n=141 · Other n=135). Survey questions asked respondents about their total spending in three categories: (1) USCIS filing fees only, (2) legal or attorney fees, and (3) other expenses including medical exams, document translations, and travel for interviews. Percentages reflect answered rows in each expense category and exclude “do not know” responses.
Federal Taxes
Less than $5,000
$5,000 to $14,999
$15,000 to $29,999
$30,000 to $49,999
$50,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $199,999
$200,000 or more
State Taxes
Less than $2,000
$2,000 to $9,999
$10,000 to $19,999
$20,000 to $39,999
$40,000 to $79,999
$80,000 or more
My state has no income tax
Source: USCIS Adjudication Pause Impact Survey, 2026. Respondents reported cumulative federal and state income taxes paid since arriving in the U.S. Values reflect number of respondents per bracket, not dollar amounts. For state taxes, respondents reside in states with no income tax.
Initial hold placed on pending benefit requests filed by individuals from 19 designated countries.
Source: USCIS Adjudication Pause Impact Survey, 2026 (N=140). Each data point reflects respondents whose most recent USCIS application was filed within the indicated time period.
Affected respondents are not new arrivals. The largest groups show meaningful U.S. experience alongside longer global careers.
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
3 to 5 years
6 to 10 years
11 to 15 years
16 to 20 years
21 or more years
The adjudication pause is not just affecting entry-level workers. It is sidelining professionals with specialized knowledge across U.S. and worldwide experience bands.
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