U.S. Immigration Chief Orders Review of Green Cards from High-Risk Nations

The top official at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has ordered a comprehensive review of green cards granted to individuals from "countries of concern." This action aims to identify potential national security threats. Joseph Edlow, the agency's Deputy Director for Policy, stated the review is necessary to protect the United States. "The protection of this country and of the American people remains paramount," Edlow said. The policy will focus on green cards, which grant permanent residency, obtained through potentially fraudulent means. Officials will re-examine cases from specific nations identified as posing elevated risks. This directive signals a continued emphasis on strict immigration vetting. The review could lead to the revocation of permanent resident status for individuals found to have security inadmissibility or who used deception in their applications.