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USCIS

@USCIS

Official X account of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Apply to be a Homeland Defender NOW: USCIS.gov/join

Washington, DC

Joined May 2008

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Secretary Markwayne Mullin
@SecMullinDHS
Jun 8
American citizenship is a privilege, and it must be earned honestly. If you come here break our laws, and lie in your immigration proceedings, you forfeit that privilege. @DHSgov will not stand idly by while Americans are harmed by criminals including sex offenders,
CBS News
@CBSNews
Jun 8
EXCLUSIVE: The Trump administration plans to announce it is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud, expanding its unprecedented denaturalization campaign, CBS News has exclusively learned. cbsn.ws/49LajBM
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Homeland Security
@DHSgov
Jun 4
Join DHS and defend our nation across air, land, sea, and cyberspace. Register now for the upcoming DHS Career Expo. June 16-17, 2026, at the Prime F. Osborne III Convention Center, Jacksonville, FL. Learn more: DHS.gov/homeland-secur…
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USCIS
@USCIS
Jun 2
ARRESTED: A sexual predator with an active arrest warrant for possession of child pornography has been apprehended and is awaiting criminal proceedings. When the Nepalese alien visited our office for a biometrics appointment, we discovered the warrant and promptly coordinated
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USCIS
@USCIS
May 29
Earlier today, @USCIS leadership hosted @SecMullinDHS at our headquarters. Grateful for his leadership as we here at USCIS work to combat fraud, strengthen our legal immigration system, and ultimately, protect Americans.
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@USCIS
May 22
USCIS is applying long-standing law and prior court decisions to require certain aliens with temporary visas who decide they want to permanently reside in the U.S. to return to their home countries to apply for permanent visas through the @StateDept. We're returning to the
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@USCIS
May 22
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Following the law allows the majority of these cases to be handled by the @StateDept at U.S. consular offices abroad, as was designed to be the intended process. And it frees up limited USCIS resources to focus on processing other cases that fall under our purview, including
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USCIS
@USCIS
May 22
These changes will help make our system fairer and more efficient.
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USCIS Director Joseph B. Edlow
@USCISJoe
May 22
“Under @POTUS, @USCIS is returning to the original intent of the law and reinforcing the proper distinction between temporary admission and permanent residence."
EXCLUSIVE: Trump Admin Closes Long-Awaited Loophole That Could Throw Wrench In Immigrants' Plans
From dailycaller.com
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USCIS
@USCIS
May 21
This year’s H-1B season is wrapping up, and we’re seeing great results from @POTUS’ new policies that prioritize America First! Stay tuned for more updates, but here’s what we’re seeing so far: ✅More top talent: We’re approving more applicants with advanced degrees and higher
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Homeland Security
@DHSgov
May 18
AMERICA IS CLOSED TO LAWBREAKERS. If you enter our country illegally, you WILL face the consequences — including fines. Under @POTUS and @SecMullinDHS, we are enforcing our nation’s laws.
Homeland Security
@DHSgov
May 14
Our borders are CLOSED to all lawbreakers. Do NOT cross into our nation illegally — you will face the consequences.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
@ICEgov
May 13
🌹2026 ICE Police Week Remembrance Ceremony🌹 📺 Today at 1:30 p.m. EDT Please join DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, ICE Director Todd M. Lyons and ICE Deputy Director Charles Wall in honoring our fallen brothers and sisters during our annual Police Week Remembrance Ceremony. ⬇️
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USCIS Director Joseph B. Edlow
@USCISJoe
May 9
When I became @USCIS Director, I inherited a staggering backlog of asylum cases: 1.5 million—up from 400k in 2021. That was the result of 4 years of unchecked crossings at the border because the previous president didn’t care who they let into our homeland. This @POTUS cares.
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USCIS Director Joseph B. Edlow
@USCISJoe
May 8
When it comes to immigration, we’re upholding standards set by Congress and enforcing requirements that have long been ignored. The Trump administration is taking decisive steps to eliminate fraud and protect American citizens.
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For months, USCIS has enforced indefinite illegal hold of new/visa renewals, work authorizations, green card, citizenship for every legal immigrant from 39 countries, already living in the US. These include families of US citizens. Several judges already deemed this illegal thehill.com/homenews/admin… npr.org/2026/04/28/nx-…
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USCIS Director Joseph B. Edlow
@USCISJoe
May 8
There is nothing more precious than the gift of American citizenship. Earning that privilege means: ▪️Assimilation into our culture, ▪️English proficiency, & ▪️A commitment to the principles of our Constitution. We’re taking major steps to reinforce those essentials.
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USCIS has capriciously stalled applications filed by highly-skilled scholars and professionals. PM-602-0192/94 imposed adjudication holds tied to country of birth, blocking eligible applicants from receiving any benefit including work authorization, GC, and naturalization. masslawyersweekly.com/2026/05/05/imm… news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-re…
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Rapid Response 47
@RapidResponse47
May 4
.@USCIS implements new security checks for immigration applicants: "The enhanced screenings started after the FBI gave U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services greater access to its criminal history database. That's part of an executive order by @POTUS back in February."
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