Pakistan, Armenia, Saudi got added to Special registration requirements today. While these guys are required to appear in person at the local INS offices, it is possible that some of the resources at Nebraska, vermont etc are dedicated to support that. I am thinking, even after lifting the so called "freeze", we will see approvals at a slow pace, unless Nebraska gets more funds and employees. Giving greencards to us doesn't seem to be anywhere in their list of priorities. Hey, I am no expert, but it doesn't take much to say "forget about greencards and get back to our lives for a while".