USCIS Launches Sweeping Review of Green Card Holders from Countries Considered 'Deficient'
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a comprehensive review of all green card holders from 19 countries deemed "deficient" in screening and vetting, according to a presidential proclamation issued last June.
This move comes as the administration seeks to re-examine the vetting process for immigrants from these countries, citing concerns over national security. The agency's director, Joseph Edlow, stated that the review will ensure that "protecting this country remains paramount" and will not allow previous administrations' policies to put American lives at risk.
Afghanistan, Haiti, Iran, and Venezuela are among the 19 countries on the list of "countries of concern." Authorities have not provided a motive for the shooting in Washington D.C. but have confirmed that the suspect has ties to the Afghan military and was granted asylum just this year.
The administration is now scrutinizing the vetting process that allowed the suspect, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, into the country. Trump claimed that the suspect had "gone cuckoo" and praised his vetting process, although details surrounding the alleged shooting remain unclear.
The review of green card holders from these countries will be a rigorous examination of every Green Card in the system to ensure that the nation remains safe for its citizens.
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a comprehensive review of all green card holders from 19 countries deemed "deficient" in screening and vetting, according to a presidential proclamation issued last June.
This move comes as the administration seeks to re-examine the vetting process for immigrants from these countries, citing concerns over national security. The agency's director, Joseph Edlow, stated that the review will ensure that "protecting this country remains paramount" and will not allow previous administrations' policies to put American lives at risk.
Afghanistan, Haiti, Iran, and Venezuela are among the 19 countries on the list of "countries of concern." Authorities have not provided a motive for the shooting in Washington D.C. but have confirmed that the suspect has ties to the Afghan military and was granted asylum just this year.
The administration is now scrutinizing the vetting process that allowed the suspect, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, into the country. Trump claimed that the suspect had "gone cuckoo" and praised his vetting process, although details surrounding the alleged shooting remain unclear.
The review of green card holders from these countries will be a rigorous examination of every Green Card in the system to ensure that the nation remains safe for its citizens.