WASHINGTON – The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is working hard to protect the country. They are fixing weak spots in immigration rules, stopping people from abusing special programs, and helping police find and remove people who are in the U.S. illegally.
In the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, USCIS:
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Brought back stronger background checks,
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Focused more on finding and stopping fraud,
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Cracked down on abuse of programs like humanitarian parole and Temporary Protected Status (TPS),
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Worked with other agencies to cut down illegal crossings at the southern border,
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Helped remove dangerous criminals from U.S. neighborhoods, and
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Put in place common-sense rules to keep Americans safe.
“In just 100 days, we ended the harmful ‘humanitarian’ policies from the Biden era that allowed fraud and let criminals stay in our communities,” said USCIS spokesperson Matthew Tragesser. “Now, if people want to live and work in the U.S., they must follow the law or leave. The days of using the system the wrong way are over.”
Fixing Problems and Building Trust in the System
USCIS launched the Alien Registration Requirement (ARR). It helps track foreign nationals in the U.S., check criminal records, and stay aware of their activities. They also made a tool to help people find out if they need to fill out Form G-325R, which collects personal background information. As of April 29, nearly 47,000 people have filled it out.
USCIS is also sending volunteers to help with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. Right now, 450 USCIS volunteers are helping at 85 ICE facilities across the country.
The agency has helped with 369 arrests since January 20, 2025, and news about these actions is available in the USCIS newsroom.
In one big case, USCIS worked with ICE and other agencies to take down a fake marriage scam. Four leaders were charged, and many people trying to cheat the system were arrested.
They are also closing legal gaps from the Biden era. USCIS is denying immigration benefits to people linked to terrorist groups and gangs to keep Americans safe.
Stopping Abuse of Parole and TPS Programs
USCIS is ending broad parole programs that go against U.S. immigration rules. This includes stopping the humanitarian parole program for people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. Now, parole is only given in special cases. Over 531,000 people have been told their temporary parole and work permits are ending. They are being asked to use the CBP One app to report when they leave the U.S.
To stop misuse of TPS, USCIS canceled Haiti’s extension and ended the 2023 TPS update for Venezuela.
Bringing Back Smart and Safe Immigration Policies
USCIS is improving its background checks to keep out dangerous people. Officers now have better tools and training to spot fraud and protect national safety. People who lie or use fake information to get immigration benefits may face jail, big fines, or deportation.
Since January 20, 2025, USCIS has:
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Finished 7,120 fraud checks,
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Found fraud in 4,664 cases,
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Sent 462 fraud and 4,672 public safety cases to ICE for action,
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Done 2,271 worksite visits, and
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Checked 3,568 social media accounts.
They’re also checking social media for anti-American or antisemitic posts. If someone supports antisemitic terrorism online, it could hurt their chances of getting approved for immigration.
USCIS is updating the SAVE database. This helps remove fees for local governments, makes checks faster, and adds information like criminal records and addresses. It helps stop people from getting public benefits or voting when they’re not supposed to.
The agency has returned to its rule of only recognizing two genders—male and female. It wants to protect women’s sports by making sure athletes compete in the category that matches their biological sex.
USCIS also ended the COVID-19 vaccine rule for green card applicants.
And finally, they stopped doing naturalization ceremonies in cities that don’t work with federal immigration officials to remove dangerous criminals.
To learn more about USCIS and its work, visit uscis.gov or follow them on X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, or LinkedIn.
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