Trump Administration Finds Migrant Fraud in 65% of USCIS Investigated Cases
The Trump administration has discovered significant immigration fraud in many cases examined by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) fraud investigators. During a Congressional hearing this week, USCIS Director Joe Edlow informed lawmakers that the agency’s efforts to combat immigration fraud have led to the identification of a concerning number of instances where immigrants obtained […]
USCIS starts Operation PARRIS aimed at refugees in Minnesota
Exclusive: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is dispatching officers to Minnesota as part of a review of the legal refugee population, particularly focusing on Somalis, to investigate potential deportation cases. The initiative, known as Operation Post-Entry Refugee Review and Integrity Enhancement (PARRIS), began in mid-December and will assess around 5,600 refugees from countries impacted […]
USCIS reduces work permit duration from 5 years to 18 months for noncitizens
USCIS Shortens Employment Authorization Document Validity The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant change: the validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) will now be cut from five years to 18 months. On Thursday, the agency clarified that these new, shortened work permit durations will allow for more regular background checks on […]
Asylum decisions paused by USCIS following shooting incident involving an Afghan national and National Guard members
USCIS Suspends Asylum Decisions Following National Guard Shooting The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on Friday a suspension of all asylum decisions after an Afghan gunman reportedly shot and killed two National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C., with one of them succumbing to their injuries. USCIS Director Joseph B. Edlow stated that these […]
Trump directs USCIS to assess all refugees brought to the U.S. by Biden
USCIS Investigates Refugees Resettled by Biden Administration President Donald Trump’s U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has initiated an investigation into all refugees settled in the United States during former President Joe Biden’s term. An internal memo from USCIS, highlighted by Reuters, reveals Secretary Joseph Edlow’s directive to examine hundreds of thousands of refugee cases […]
USCIS experiences significant increase in “Homeland Defender” job applications
USCIS Sees Surge in Applications for Homeland Defender Role The Department of Homeland Security has reported a remarkable response to its “Homeland Defender” position, with over 20,000 applications submitted in less than two weeks. This recruitment effort, which commenced on September 30, is being described as unprecedented in scale. USCIS Director Joseph Edlow expressed his […]
USCIS Reinstates Rigorous Screening for Immigrants Pursuing U.S. Citizenship
USCIS Resumes Neighborhood Investigations for Naturalized Citizenship Applicants This week, the USCIS announced it will restart “neighborhood investigations” of legal immigrants applying for American citizenship. This marks a significant change, as such reviews haven’t been part of the process for decades. To avoid these neighborhood checks, applicants can submit letters from neighbors, employers, or colleagues […]
USCIS to Consider ‘Anti-American Activity’ in Immigration Benefit Choices
Ken Cuccinelli, the former acting director of USCIS and deputy secretary of homeland security, appeared on Breitbart News Daily. He discussed how the new guidance for USCIS requires officials to factor in social media posts that support terrorist organizations when evaluating policy changes. Such posts will be viewed as “negative factors” in the context of […]
Trump’s USCIS to Assess Legal Immigrants for Unpatriotic Beliefs
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), under President Donald Trump, is set to implement a screening process for legal immigrants aiming to adjust their immigration status, particularly focusing on anti-American sentiments and connections to terrorist ideologies. “We should not safeguard the interests of those who undermine the nation and advocate anti-American beliefs,” noted USCIS […]
USCIS embraces a new comprehensive method for reviewing citizenship applications.
New USCIS Policy Focuses on Immigrants’ Positive Contributions The U.S. Citizenship Office (USCIS) has issued a memo indicating that officers should now consider the “positive contributions” of immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship, as part of a broader evaluation process. This new directive emphasizes assessing applicants in a more comprehensive manner, rather than just focusing on […]